Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
A Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) is an account that you can use to pay out-of-pocket medical expenses with pre-tax dollars. You can use HRA money to pay for eligible medical expenses for yourself and your covered dependents. HRAs are also a way for an individual or a family to pay for medical expenses without the funds being taxed by the government beforehand. Note: Funds available for reimbursement are limited to your HRA balance.
If you’re newly enrolling in medical, you will receive an HRA debit card from Optum Financial, otherwise, yours remains active until 2029.
Can I have both a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and a Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)?
Yes! You can have both an HRA and a healthcare flexible spending account (FSA) at the same time, but you can’t be reimbursed from both accounts for the same expense.
- The HRA can be used for medical, Rx, dental, or vision expenses. Receipts must be uploaded to www.optumfinancial.com for reimbursement, otherwise, account can be locked until you substantiate the claim.
- Your HRA helps you pay your deductible and coinsurance costs.
- Unused funds for full-time associates roll over year to year while you’re employed at Weis Markets, if you remain a full-time associate.
Eligibility
You must be enrolled in a Weis Markets medical plan. If you complete the Healthy Blue Rewards activities from March 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026, you will receive an HRA debit card from Optum Financial.
Contributions
Your HRA is employer-funded by your participation in the Weis Markets Healthy Blue Rewards Program. Earn up to a maximum of $600 in your HRA for Healthy Blue Rewards activities. Learn more about the activities that qualify for this reward in the Wellness section. Any funds remaining from prior years will roll over.
Using Your Account
Your employer funds your account and determines:
- The annual contribution amount
- When funds are available
- This money rolls over year to year while you’re employed at Weis Markets.
You use your account for eligible expenses:
- Check your account balance regularly to know how much you have available to spend on eligible expenses.
- You can use this money for eligible medical expenses to reduce your deductible and coinsurance costs.
Pay for eligible expenses using your Optum debit card or by using personal funds and submitting a claim. Or send a payment directly to your provider from your account.
