The MA Group Insurance Commission (GIC) is extending the 2013 HCSA/DCAP Open Enrollment to Friday, December 7.

If you have not taken advantage of this program you can still  do so.  For an application see your Personnel/Payroll Department representative.

Open Enrollment for Flexible Spending Accounts Extended to December 7, 2012         

MA State employees – if you have not enrolled or re-enrolled in the GIC’s pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts, you now have until Friday, December 7 to do so, a three-week extension.  Flexible Spending Accounts save on average $250 for every $1,000 contributed.  We encourage you to take advantage of these money-saving programs.

There are two options:

       1) Health Care Spending Account:  The most popular option pays for out-of-pocket health 
            care expenses on a pre-tax basis.  Did you know these include a variety of costs not paid
            by your medical, dental, and vision plans?

• Orthodontia and dental co-insurance
• Eye glasses, prescription sunglasses, and contact lenses
• Smoking cessation classes
• Chiropractor and acupuncture visits

Other uses:

• Physician office visit and prescription drug copays
• Calendar year medical and mental health deductibles
• Inpatient hospital, outpatient surgery and emergency room copays

        2) Dependent Care Assistance Program: Pay for day care and/or elderly dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.

Save on 2013 taxes – enroll no later than Friday, December 7.  For additional program details, new participant enrollment form, and re-enrollment instructions for current participants please see and return all forms to your Personnel/Payroll Department.