Please Note: As of January 1, 2023, Tulane’s spending, savings, and reimbursement accounts are now administered through HealthEquity. While this change is administrative in nature, participants in each account type should note the following:
Tulane University offers three different spending accounts under the administration of HealthEquity. These accounts are designed to give you a tax-free way to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses that you would normally pay for on an after-tax basis. See below the accounts Tulane offers:
HEALTHCARE FSA | DEPENDENT FSA |
$3050 Maximum | $5000 Maximum |
Eligible Healthcare expenses for employee and dependents |
Eligible Dependent Day Care expenses for qualified dependent(s) Eligible Dependent Elder Day Care or Custodial Elder Care expenses for qualified dependent(s) |
FSA Debit Card | Pay provider directly or Auto pay |
Total funds available immediately | Funds available as contributions are made via payroll deductions |
Grace period until March 15 of following year | No grace period |
How Much Can You Contribute? | 2023 IRS Contribution Limit | Your Maximum Contribution Amount | Tulane's Contribution |
Employee Only Coverage | $3,850* | $3,350 | $500** |
Family Coverage | $7,750* | $6,750 | $1,000** |
* If an individual reaches age 55 by the end of the calendar year, he/she can contribute an additional $1,000
** Tulane's contribution is pending upon completion of the wellness incentive activities. More information about the wellness incentive can be found here.
To log into your account at HealthEquity, click below and follow the dual authentication process.
The Health Equity microsite is your centralized place for accessing the following accounts:
Here you can manage your account and access your account details, including balances available to spend, pay a provider, view claims, and manage cards.
To be eligible to enroll in one of our health account options, employees must meet the following crtiteria:
To enroll, visit Employee Self-Service within 30 days of your new hire/newly eligible date:
Contact Our Providers
Health Equity
Customer Service: 1- 866.346.5800
healthequity.com/contact
TIAA - HSA
Customer Service: 1-866-624-5544
tiaa.org/public/support/contact-tiaa
Have questions about your plan?
Contact the TU Benefits Team
Email: TUBenefits@tulane.edu
Phone: 504-865-HR4U(4748)
Monday-Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm CST