BASE Lifestyle Spending Account

Spec sheet

Purpose

BASE Lifestyle Spending Account lets employers customize a post-tax account for eligible expenses supporting employees’ physical, financial, and emotional well-being.Read 14 Nov 2026 · baseonline.com

Support

BASE says a representative will call within one business day after a contact form submission; phone support is available during stated office hours.Read 14 Nov 2026 · baseonline.com

Headquarters

Adel, Iowa, United StatesRead 19 Oct 2026 · baseonline.com

Founded

1999Read 19 Oct 2026 · baseonline.com

Access and reimbursement

Employees can access funds by debit card or receive reimbursement by check, direct deposit, or payroll.Read 14 Nov 2026 · baseonline.com

Administration

BASE lists a web portal, administrative guidelines and forms, ongoing compliance, and service and support among the account features.Read 14 Nov 2026 · baseonline.com

Business office hours

The page lists Monday and Thursday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CST and Friday 8 a.m.–12 p.m. CST.Read 14 Nov 2026 · baseonline.com

Employee eligibility

Any employee, whether full- or part-time and whether or not enrolled in the employer’s group health plan, may use the account.Read 14 Nov 2026 · baseonline.com

Employer benefits

BASE says the benefit can support employee retention and recruitment and encourage healthy behaviors.Read 14 Nov 2026 · baseonline.com

Employer plan controls

Employers choose contribution amounts and can set limitations for specific service types.Read 14 Nov 2026 · baseonline.com

Example eligible expenses

Examples include fitness equipment, gym or studio memberships, fitness classes, personal trainers, and fitness trackers.Read 14 Nov 2026 · baseonline.com

Financial and emotional examples

Examples include financial planning, non-medical counseling, meditation, personal development classes, and park passes.Read 14 Nov 2026 · baseonline.com

Funding cadence

Employers can offer yearly, monthly, or payroll-funded post-tax dollars.Read 14 Nov 2026 · baseonline.com

Maker and history

BASE says it was formed in 1999 and gives its mailing address as Adel, Iowa.Read 14 Nov 2026 · baseonline.com

Tax treatment

BASE states the account has no current tax advantages, is employer-funded post-tax, and used funds are taxable income to employees.Read 14 Nov 2026 · baseonline.com

Where Specifiction places it

• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) Software#8 of 136.2