The DCRA allows you to set aside pre-tax money for eligible dependent care expenses. Every dollar you set aside in your account reduces how much you pay in income taxes. The money in the DCRA account can be used to reimburse expenses associated with the care of your children or other dependents while you (and your spouse) work or attend school full-time.
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During open enrollment (November 1 - November 30), you will decide how much to contribute to your DCRA via payroll deductions for the upcoming year. While enrolling online, you will elect the Per Pay Period Amount, which will be deducted from your paycheck monthly or twice a month (depending on your pay schedule) and the deduction is made before taxes are withheld. This amount will be deposited into your DCRA.
When you incur and pay for eligible dependent care expenses, you will be reimbursed from your DCRA after you file a claim. Reimbursements from the DCRA cannot exceed the amount deposited in your account at the time your reimbursement is processed.
