Open Enrollment 2009

A Special Report from Kiplinger

VIDEO 7 Things to Know About Open Enrollment

Look out for these things when you make key decisions about your benefits and insurance coverage for next year.

ASK KIM 5 Things to Do During Open Enrollment

Health insurance isn't the only thing you need to consider when making decisions about benefits offered by your employer. You'll have to make choices about disability insurance, contributions for dependent care and more.

New Limits Coming on Flex-Account Contributions

The 2009 open-enrollment season may be your last chance for big tax breaks. Congress is taking aim at medical flexible spending accounts as a way to pay for health-care reform.

SLIDE SHOW 7 Smart Uses for Your Flex-Account Money

Make the most of this benefit before the amount you can contribute to a flexible spending account is limited.

TOOL How Much Should I Put in My Flexible Spending Account?

This calculator will estimate your 2010 tax savings if you use your employer’s flex plan to pay for medical and dependent-care expenses.

ASK KIM Flexible Spending Account Versus Dependent-Care Credit

A couple of tax breaks are available for working parents who pay for child care, but you'll have to choose one or the other.

More from Kiplinger

Employer-Sponsored Health-Care Costs Rising

Here's what else to expect when you get your employer's open-enrollment packet and how to cope with changes in your benefits.

Score Big Savings on Health Coverage

Don't wait for health-care reform. Use these strategies to cut your premiums now.

Why You Need Disability Insurance

Even if your employer provides coverage for you, it might not be enough.

Long-Term-Care Insurance for Less

Some employers offer this coverage. Shorter-term policies save you thousands but still cover nearly every extended illness.

Benefits of Biking to Work Add Up

Just as employers can provide tax-free reimbursement for the cost of parking or transit passes, they can also subsidize the cost of biking to work.

How Much Can I Save Biking to Work?

When you bike to work, it might feel like your commute is uphill both ways -- until you realize the added weight you're carrying is actually extra money in your pocket.

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