Enroll in DoD's New Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts Starting March 3

The Defense Department has made Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts (HCFSAs) available to U.S. service members for the first time, which means troops can set aside up to $3,300 tax free for medical expenses starting in March 2025.

HCFSAs are a common workplace benefit outside the military. The federal government already provided HCFSAs to civilian employees, and now it's extending the benefit to uniformed service members, one of several new quality-of-life initiatives. Those who want to enroll need to do so during 2025's special enrollment period from March 3-31.