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Dependent Care Reimbursement Account (DCRA)


This voluntary benefit plan offers eligible employees the ability to pay for eligible out-of-pocket expenses for dependent care with pre-tax dollars if the care is required in order for the employee (and spouse, if married) to work.

Enrollment Information:
  • Complete Enrollment Form » (.pdf) and return to HR Services.
  • Can contribute $20 to $416.66 each month ($5,000 maximum per year) to personal account.
  • Deducted from pay before federal, state and Social Security (FICA) taxes.
  • Must re-enroll during the annual open enrollment period each fall to participate during following calendar year. (Can change contribution amount at that time.)
Reimbursement Information
  • File claim for reimbursement by completing Claim Form » (.pdf), attaching documentation and mailing to
    ASI
    P.O. Box 6044
    Columbia, MO 65205-6044 or fax to (573) 874-0425.
  • For expenses to be eligible:
    • Dependent must be child under 13 for whom employee or spouse is entitled to claim dependent status on income tax return, or spouse who is unable to care for him/herself, or a financially dependent member of employee's household; and
    • Care must be required in order for employee to be gainfully employed and, if married, spouse also must be employed or actively looking for work.
    • See DCRA Brochure » (.pdf) for additional eligibility rules.

  • Money left in employee's account after expenses are paid for the year is forfeited.
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