SABC FLEXCARD

Discover an easier way to pay with the SABC FlexCard, a prepaid benefits card that gives participants immediate access to the funds in their Unreimbursed Medical Account (URM). Through our partnership with WEX, participants can now pay for select medical, dental, vision, and prescription expenses with the FlexCard, and funds will be automatically deducted without needing to file a claim for reimbursement.

FLEXCARD FAQS

When paying for eligible expenses, you can use the SABC FlexCard like any other credit card. Your eligible expenses will be paid and automatically deducted from your Unreimbursed Medical Account balance. Some purchases may require follow-up documentation.

Depending on your plan, the SABC FlexCard may cover various medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug costs. To confirm your coverage, log into your account using our online portal.

Most major retailers and merchants participate, however only approved IIAS merchants will honor the card. Over-the-counter drugs are no longer eligible without a prescription.

If you purchase your prescriptions at a major pharmacy, you will not need to send in your receipts – just use the card at your participating IIAS Merchant.

Sometimes. If substantiation is needed, SABC will send an email with a request for validation. Please forward your receipts to SABC, along with a copy of the email. An Explanation of Benefits from your insurance company is usually the best documentation to send and may be required.

There are three easy ways to submit your validation:

  • File your validation online
  • Log into our secure online portal
  • Complete the manual validation form and submit it via mail, fax, or drop it off at our office

Yes, if you are making a purchase that includes eligible and non-eligible items, swipe your SABC FlexCard first. Your eligible items will be paid and deducted from your available balance, and you will then be instructed to provide another form of payment for the remainder of your items.

Yes, as long as you provide your prescription to the pharmacist. The pharmacist should process the purchase in accordance with applicable laws and assign the purchase an Rx number. The purchase will not be approved without the Rx number. If the card does not work, submit a claim to SABC along with the prescription from your physician for reimbursement.

Yes, SABC FlexCard users are instructed to save all receipts for purchases made with the card. If your card is open to all eligible medical expenses, you must validate your purchases by sending in your detailed receipts/explanation of benefits (EOB) to SABC.

You have the option to pay using a PIN (Personal Identification Number) but it is not required.

If you’d like to create a PIN, please call (866) 898-9795. To use your PIN at the point of sale, simply select “Debit” and enter your PIN when prompted.

If you choose not to create a PIN, you can continue to use your FlexCard by choosing “Credit” at checkout.

If you pay your expense with another form of payment, you can submit your claim for reimbursement, which will be processed the day they are received and deposited directly into your checking account the next business day.

Your card is valid for 3-5 years. Even if you do not participate for a year, keep your card, until the expiration date. Although it will be inactive, it is still valid for future use.

There is a $10 charge for each new card you request.

DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP

The SABC mobile app makes it easy to file a claim, check your balance, or submit a validation on-the-go.

In order to use our mobile app, you must register through SABC’s online portal to access your account information. If you have not yet registered for an account, please click here.

  1. On your iPhone’s Safari browser, type in www.sabcflex.com/mobile
  2. The mobile app web page will open.
  3. An instructional box will appear at the bottom of the screen depending on your iPhone’s software version:
    • iOS 13 or newer: tap the  button and several icons will appear. Scroll down and click Add to Home Screen.
    • iOS 12 or earlier: tap the  button and several icons will appear. Scroll right and click Add to Home Screen.
  4. Your app should now be loaded.
  5. To log in, use the same username and password that you selected for our online portal.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The following information provides a general overview of status change events and corresponding allowable changes under the Cafeteria plan. This information is not specific to your plan, and in all cases your plan document will prevail.

Elections under a Cafeteria Plan are irrevocable during the plan year, unless you have a qualifying status change event. Examples of Status Changes are:

  • Marriage
  • Divorce
  • Death of spouse or qualifying dependent
  • Birth or adoption
  • Change of  spouses’ or dependents employment status that affects eligibility
  • A change in cost or coverage of insurance premiums or dependent care

The requested change must be consistent with the event; in other words, just because an event occurs does not necessarily mean that the change requested qualifies or will be approved. For instance – if a participants gets a divorce, they would be allowed to drop their spouse from their insurance plan(s). However, if an employee had a baby, it would not allow her to drop her spouse from her insurance, because it is not consistent with the event. It is recommended that you contact our office to verify that the status change qualifies, before approving. Once verified, a status change form will need to be completed.

Not always. As a general rule of thumb, people who make very low income typically benefit more from a tax credit. Dependent care spending accounts are often preferable because the funds you deposit avoid not only income taxes, but also Social Security and Medicare taxes.

In some cases, you may be able to benefit from both a dependent care FSA and the tax credit. Everyone’s tax situation is unique, and you should always consult a tax advisor before making your selection.

ENROLLING:

If you participate in Unreimbursed Medical and/or Dependent Care, all reimbursements will be made via direct deposit. You can enroll online or mail/fax in the PDF enrollment form – both options are available on the Employee page. You will be required to provide an active email address for notifications of deposits. Direct Deposit is available for checking and savings accounts. Once the information is received by SABC, you will be entered into our system within 1 business day, and all future requests will be reimbursed by direct deposit.

REIMBURSEMENTS:

Requests received by 2:00 p.m. CST will be scheduled for deposit in your account the next business day as defined by the Federal Reserve. Scheduled, means that the information will be sent through the banking system and will normally post to your account the next business day. You will receive an email confirmation of the transaction, as well as account balance information. It is the participant’s responsibility to:

  • Check your account to ensure that the reimbursement was properly credited
  • Notify SABC of any email and/or account changes by completing a new authorization form
    • Verify the change was received and implemented before the next transaction

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