NYS Flexible Spending Account Open Enrollment

November 17, 2020

The New York State Flex Spending Account (the Health Care Spending Account, the Dependent Care Advantage Account and the Adoption Advantage Account) open enrollment period for 2021 will run through November 30, 2020. This program is a state employee benefit that saves you money by allowing you to pay for certain expenses with pre-tax dollars.

The Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) lets you set aside from $100 to $2,750 annually to pay for health care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance or other benefit plan.

The Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAA) lets you set aside up to $5,000 in pre-tax dollars for eligible child care, elder care, or disabled dependent care expenses that are necessary for you and your spouse, if you are married, to work.

The Adoption Advantage Account lets you pay for expenses related to the adoption of an eligible child with pre-tax dollars.

For information about the program, employer contribution, or to enroll, visit the website at www.flexspend.ny.gov or call the Flex Spending Account number at 1-800-358-7202. You will need your NYS EMPLID number, which is located on your pay stub, to complete your application.