Gwinnett County funds lifestyle spending accounts for full-time benefits eligible employees to use on eligible expenses related to physical, financial, and emotional well-being. This benefit meets the needs of everyone, regardless of age, life stage, or circumstances, and is designed to enhance employees’ overall well-being. The County’s LSA will reimburse 50% of each eligible claim submitted. The lifestyle spending account is subject to taxation through payroll deduction.
A lifestyle spending account’s eligible expense list is extensive with a wide variety of options to choose from. There are three categories of expenses related to well-being: physical, financial, and emotional. Eligible expenses include:
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Financial wellness
- Automotive expenses (loans, insurance, auto repair)
- Cable, internet, and phone services
- Childcare
- Eldercare
- Financial adviser and planning services
- Financial seminars and classes
- Home appliances (refrigerator, washer, dryer, microwave, dishwasher)
- Home purchase expense reimbursement (down payment, closing costs)
- Insurance (auto, home)
- Mortgage
- Professional memberships
- Rent
- Student loan reimbursement
- Utilities
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Physical wellness
- Athletic equipment and accessories
- Exercise equipment
- Fitness classes (yoga, Pilates, spin/cycle, dance)
- Fitness entry fees (marathons, leagues)
- Fitness trackers
- Gym, health club, and fitness studio memberships
- Lessons (golf, swimming, tennis, dance)
- Personal trainer
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Emotional wellness
- Annual park pass (walkers, daycare, grooming)
- Camping (equipment fees)
- Meditation classes
- Personal development classes (art, cooking)
- Pet care (walkers, daycare, grooming)
- Retreats (leadership, spiritual)