Human Resource Management

The Flex Spending Account is a state benefit that allows eligible employees to pay for certain expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Dependent Care Advantage Account
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 2024 employer contribution for graduate assistants is $800.

What’s the catch?  Use-it-or-lose-it!
You must estimate your expenses carefully.  If you overestimate your costs, you lose any money that remains in your account at the end of the calendar year.  

Eligibility Requirements and Enrollment

• Must be receiving regular bi-weekly paychecks.
• Must be eligible for health insurance.
• Must enroll within 60 days of appointment, during the annual open enrollment period, or when you experience a valid change in status.

For program details or to enroll in the FSA, visit www.flexspend.ny.gov or call the FSA hotline at 1-800-358-7202.

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