Today's Message
Posted: Tuesday, October 9, 20122013 NYS Flex Spending Account Open Enrollment
Open enrollment for the 2013 NYS Flex Spending Account (FSA) is Tuesday, October 9, through Friday, November 9. The account offers two benefits: the Health Care Spending Account (HCSAccount) and the Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAAccount).
The HCSAccount allows employees to set aside from $100 to $2,500 annually in pretax salary to pay for health-care expenses not reimbursed by health insurance.
The DCAAccount allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 annually in pretax salary for eligible child care, elder care, or disabled dependent care expenses. The DCAAccount employer contribution is available in 2013 for employees who are represented by unions that have ratified contracts with the state. For employer contribution updates, please visit the FSA website.
Participants currently enrolled in the HCSAccount or DCAAccount must reenroll to continue benefits in 2013.
Paperless enrollment is quick, easy, and secure. For program details or to enroll in the FSA, visit www.flexspend.ny.gov or call the FSA hotline at (800) 358-7202.
The deadline for 2013 enrollment is strictly enforced. Please be sure to enroll by November 9.
