The nurse is responsible for the medical and emotional well-being of her patients. According to the Joint Commission, homebound patients are prone to depression and feelings of isolation, but home care nurses counteract these emotional pitfalls by providing companionship.
The dependent care spending account maximum is set by statute and is not subject to inflation-related adjustments. Consequently, the 2016 dependent care spending account maximum continues to be limited to the smallest of the following amounts: $5,000 if the employee is married and filing a joint return or if the employee is a single parent ($2,500 if the employee is married but filing separately);
How much can I put into a dependent care FSA? The amount you put into an FSA is called an âelection,â and your election canât be more than the maximum amount set by the IRS. Currently, the maximum amount is $5,000 each plan year. However, if youâre married and file separate tax returns, the maximum amount is $2,500. If you are the custodial parent â Your child is a qualifying individual even if you donât claim your child as a tax dependent. 2  You can be reimbursed under a dependent care FSA. 3  If you are not the custodial parent â You cannot be reimbursed under a dependent care FSA, even if you claim your child as a tax dependent.