Flexible Spending Account
Access the Mobile Benefit Portal - Flex Account
To access your benefit information, you must create an online member account by following the steps below:
Go to www.pbaclaims.com and select “Secure Login” then select “Employee.”
Select “Create a New Account” to start the account setup process.
Select the box “Accept” if you agree to the terms and conditions then select “Next.”
Enter the employee Social Security Number (SSN) and employee date of birth then select “Next.”
Enter your email, which will be your username, create a password, setup your security questions and answers then select “Next.”
Verify your information then select “Finish.”
Select the “View FSA/HRA/HSA” button.
For additional information, please select “Tools & Support > Next Steps Form.”
Select the PDF files below to obtain more information about your FSA.
Flex Fund Carryover
Flexible Spending Account Eligible Expenses
PBA Makes It Easier to Manage Your FSA!
With the PBA Flex Benefit Card, a special-purpose Visa® card for use with FSAs, you simply swipe the card at the point of purchase, and the funds are automatically deducted from your medical Flexible Spending Account for payment. The PBA Flex Benefit Card eliminates most out-of-pocket expenses and reduces paperwork. Instant access to your funds - it works like any credit or debit card.
■ Use it for copays at doctors’ offices or pharmacies
■ No need to file a claim and wait for reimbursement
■ IIAS approved (Inventory Information Approval Systems)
Direct Deposit
When you can’t use your PBA Flex Benefit Card, be sure to take advantage of the Direct Deposit Program provided by PBA, which allows you to have your Medical and Dependent Care reimbursements electronically deposited into your bank account. This program gives you peace of mind knowing your funds are deposited, even if you are out of town.
Manage Your Flexible Spending Account Online!
You are provided secure online access to your account information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through our benefit portal website and the PBA Flex Claims mobile app for Android and iOS. You can:
■ Access your enrollment information
■ View your plan year elections
■ Submit and track claims
■ Upload receipts
■ View your transaction history
■ Check real-time account balance information
Facts You Need to Know!
Pre-taxed contributions for the current year
Enrollment and re-enrollment is done online at www.pbaclaims.com
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Call PBA Chicago for questions at 800-435-5694
