10/26/2017

A Cafeteria Plan is a benefit provided by your employer which allows you to contribute a certain amount of your gross income to a designated account or accounts before taxes are calculated. These accounts are for insurance premiums and medical or dependent care expenses not covered by your insurance, from which you can be reimbursed throughout the plan year or claim period as you incur the expenses. A cafeteria plan allows you to reduce your gross income, thereby reducing the amount you pay in Federal, Social Security and some State taxes – a savings of between 25% and 40% of every dollar you contribute to the plan.