Gwinnett County funds lifestyle spending accounts for full-time benefits eligible employees to use on eligible expenses related to physical, financial, and emotional well-being. This benefit meets the needs of everyone, regardless of age, life stage, or circumstances, and is designed to enhance employees’ overall well-being. The County’s LSA will reimburse 50% of each eligible claim submitted. The lifestyle spending account is subject to taxation through payroll deduction.

A lifestyle spending account’s eligible expense list is extensive with a wide variety of options to choose from. There are three categories of expenses related to well-being: physical, financial, and emotional. Eligible expenses include:

• Financial wellness

  • Automotive expenses (loans, insurance, auto repair)
  • Cable, internet, and phone services
  • Childcare
  • Eldercare
  • Financial adviser and planning services
  • Financial seminars and classes
  • Home appliances (refrigerator, washer, dryer, microwave, dishwasher)
  • Home purchase expense reimbursement (down payment, closing costs)
  • Insurance (auto, home)
  • Mortgage
  • Professional memberships
  • Rent
  • Student loan reimbursement
  • Utilities
    
    

• Physical wellness

  • Athletic equipment and accessories
  • Exercise equipment
  • Fitness classes (yoga, Pilates, spin/cycle, dance)
  • Fitness entry fees (marathons, leagues)
  • Fitness trackers
  • Gym, health club, and fitness studio memberships
  • Lessons (golf, swimming, tennis, dance)
  • Personal trainer
    
    

• Emotional wellness

  • Annual park pass (walkers, daycare, grooming)
  • Camping (equipment fees)
  • Meditation classes
  • Personal development classes (art, cooking)
  • Pet care (walkers, daycare, grooming)
  • Retreats (leadership, spiritual)