Getting Reimbursed for Dependent Care Expenses

Eligible expenses

• Care must be for children under 13 unless they are incapable of self-care. An annual Letter of Medical Necessity is required if the child is over 13 and should be submitted with your claim (see below for the letter).
• Care must be provided by an individual with a tax ID or a Social Security Number.
• Care must allow the parent(s) to be gainfully employed and be custodial in nature.

Expenses not covered

• Care provided by a parent or sibling under age 19 or by someone you claim as a dependent for tax purposes 
• Late fees due to late payments and fees charged for missed days
• Transportation, activity fees, meals, and food items
• Overnight camps, after-school educational classes, sports, or enrichment classes
• School expenses including kindergarten

1. Gather documentation for this claim

This can be a provider invoice, which must include:

• Provider name
• Provider address
• Date(s) of service
• Amount charged

Receipts showing payment are not required.

You can alternatively work with the provider to complete a paper (mail-in) claim form and have them sign it.

2. Submit the claim

This can be done through your account at www.carefirst.com/myaccount, with our secure mobile app, or by sending in a paper claim form. You will be asked for the following information:

• The provider tax ID or Social Security Number (this field is optional)
• Dependent name
• Required documentation
  When you use our mobile app to request reimbursement, you can use your phone's camera to take a picture of the provider invoice and easily attach the documentation to your claim.