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Crest Hill council approves flexible spending accounts for nonunion employees starting Jan. 1, 2026
Summary
The Crest Hill City Council voted to add Internal Revenue Code Section 125 flexible spending accounts (FSAs) as an optional benefit for city nonunion employees, with an administrative cost estimated by staff and a plan to notify licensees and employees before rollout.
The Crest Hill City Council on Oct. 6 approved adding flexible spending accounts, commonly called Section 125 plans, to the city’s optional employee benefits package effective Jan. 1, 2026.
City Administrator Blaine Wing told the council the change would allow employees to set aside pretax dollars for dependent care and eligible medical items, increase take-home pay for participants and yield tax savings for the employer. “What I’m seeking is approval tonight to let our consultants and our health benefit consultants know…
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