Staff Reminder: HSA Accounts Moving to HealthEquity on September 1, 2026

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The Mayberg Foundation’s CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield benefit accounts (HSA) will transition from Further to the HealthEquity portal on September 1, 2026. In the weeks leading up to the switch, watch your mail for a Welcome Letter with first-time login instructions and a new HealthEquity Visa® Card.

Please note that there will be a short "blackout period" from August 22–September 1, during which you won't be able to use your CareFirst-branded debit card, submit claims, access funds, or make investment changes — though HSA members can still make post-tax contributions on the HealthEquity portal during this time if they need fund access. Any claims or expenses incurred during the blackout can be submitted once your HealthEquity account goes live.

Key Dates:

  • Week of August 10, 2026 – HealthEquity begins mailing Welcome Letters (login instructions) and Card Packages

  • Beginning August 10, 2026 – HSA members can start making post-tax contributions on HealthEquity

  • August 21, 2026 – Last day to use Further/CareFirst-branded cards, make investment changes, or submit reimbursement claims

  • August 22, 2026 – Blackout period begins on the CareFirst/Further portal

  • September 1, 2026 – Transition complete; balances (and HSA investment holdings) available on HealthEquity

  • September 4, 2026 – Transaction history loaded on HealthEquity portal

Additional Resources:
CareFirst has provided the following resources to help guide you through this system transition: