QSHERA FAQ’s
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• Health insurance premiums
• Dental insurance premiums
• Vision insurance premiums
• Copays and deductibles
• Prescription medications
• Other qualifying medical expenses -
Yes. To receive tax-free reimbursements, clinicians must maintain qualifying health insurance coverage as defined by the Internal Revenue Service.
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Documentation should show:
• date of service or billing period
• provider or insurance company
• amount of the expenseExamples include insurance premium invoices, explanation of benefits (EOB), or pharmacy receipts.
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Approved reimbursements are typically issued during the next payroll cycle after the request is reviewed.
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Yes, if they qualify as eligible dependents under IRS rules.
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Reimbursements are limited to the monthly allowance established by the practice and detailed in offer letter.
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You will be reimbursed up to the monthly allowance. Any remaining amount cannot be reimbursed.
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No. Unused monthly funds do not roll over.
However, you may submit reimbursement requests for eligible expenses from previous months if they were not submitted at the time, as long as they fall within the allowed submission timeframe.
Reimbursement requests should be submitted before the end of the plan year.
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Reimbursement requests must be submitted before the end of the plan year in which the expense occurred.
Requests submitted after the end of the plan year may not be eligible for reimbursement.
Clinicians are encouraged to submit reimbursement requests as soon as possible after the expense occurs to ensure timely processing.
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No. Only expenses incurred after your QSEHRA eligibility date are eligible for reimbursement.
Expenses from before your employment start date or before you become eligible for the benefit cannot be reimbursed.