Transition timeline
Prepare for the transition by familiarizing yourself with some of the key transition dates, so you know what’s happening and when.
Date | Details |
|---|---|
Week of November 2, 2026 | Members notified of HIA transition. |
Week of December 7, 2026 | HealthEquity begins mailing Welcome Letters, which include first-time login instructions to the HealthEquity portal. Eligible members will also receive a Card Package with a HealthEquity Visa® Card (if applicable)*. |
December 21, 2026 | Final day to use current Blue Rewards incentives (either CareFirst Blue Rewards-branded debit cards or Autopay) or request claims for HIAs through the CareFirst portal by Further. |
December 22, 2026 | HIA member blackout period starts. |
January 1, 2027 | Transition complete. Account balances are available for use on the HealthEquity portal. |
*This card is issued by The Bancorp Bank, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Your card can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted for qualified expenses. This card cannot be used at ATMs, and you cannot get cash back, and cannot be used at gas stations, restaurants, or other establishments not health related. See Cardholder Agreement for complete usage restrictions.
*This card is issued by The Bancorp Bank, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Your card can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted for qualified expenses. This card cannot be used at ATMs, and you cannot get cash back, and cannot be used at gas stations, restaurants, or other establishments not health related. See Cardholder Agreement for complete usage restrictions.
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