Fringe - Family

Back‐Up Care Account

  • Employer reimburses participant for unplanned and emergency care needs, including dependent- and elder-care.
  • Expenses include in-home and out-of-home care services for dependents.

Why?

Participant Benefits

  • Covers replacement care when usual care arrangements not available.
  • Alleviates stress of unexpected costs and care availability.
  • Employer-funded.
  • Improves financial & mental wellbeing.

Employer Benefits

  • Funds are tax-deductible.
  • Improves recruiting, retention and engagement.