It's getting to be that time of the year.  A time where flexible spending accounts for medical expenditures that are taken pre-tax will need to be spent, or in many cases forfeited by the end of the year.   Why not take a few minutes to check your balance in your account?  If you've had a really healthy year and an excess balance - CONGRATULATIONS!  You may have some monies that you need to spend on such things as eye glasses, contact lenses, or prescription sun glasses.  

Since many employers are presenting their health care benefit for 2016, now may be the time to review your health spending history and how FSA's and HSA's can play a role in pre-tax planning.  See what guidelines the IRS has issued for these plans.