Keep the following dates in mind and be sure to submit all of your claims and use all of your FSA funds prior to the deadlines listed below.
2021 healthcare FSA plan year
Start of plan year: January 1, 2021
End of plan year: December 31, 2021
Run-out period: January 1, 2022 through April 15, 2022
Carryover: Funds available shortly after run-out period expires
2021 dependent care FSA plan year
Start of plan year: January 1, 2021
End of plan year: December 31, 2021
Run-out period: January 1, 2022 through April 15, 2022
Grace period: January 1, 2022 through March 15, 2022