Not sure on attendance 9/11, 9/12 - Surgery - I CAN SEE WHOO

[Firecrest]

And.. I paid out of pocket for this.. was about 3600. :/ Insurance wouldn't cover it since it's not necessary and cosmetic (though they do cover the medicine.)

You should check with your HR and see if they offer Flex Spending. It's a form of benifit that most employeers who offer heal will cover (since the employeer incurs very little cost for it).

It basically allows you to have money taken out of your paycheck pre-tax. You can then be reimbursed for that money by providing proof of medical expenses. The definition of "medical expenses" is very broad and does include Lasik (as well as cough medicine and plastic surgery). You can do this for up to $5000 per year.

The benifit is that you don't pay tax on the money. And since taxes are roughly 25% of any given person's paycheck, you can save youself about $900 on your $3600 procedure.

[Riinuka]

Yeah, when I had my benefits meeting last November, I convinced myself I wouldn't need it. xD And, it's opt-in once a year only.

[Firecrest]

Ouch. They also have Flex Spending accounts for childcare. I hit that $5000 limit every year. Saves me an easy $1200 a year or so in taxes.

[jackslammer]

Ouch. They also have Flex Spending accounts for childcare. I hit that $5000 limit every year. Saves me an easy $1200 a year or so in taxes.

My FSA is always depleted within a month or two of the year starting.