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The 2008 open enrollment period begins September 24, 2007, and continues through midnight on November 16, 2007.
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If you are enrolled for the 2007 Plan Year, you must re-enroll to continue your benefits in 2008.
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The 2008 Plan Year is January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008.
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Enrollment is paperless. You may apply for enrollment online or by calling toll free at 1-800-358-7202.
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You will need to have your social security number, Department ID, and negotiating unit information available to complete your 2008 enrollment application. This information can be found on your most recent paystub.
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The online enrollment system offers many helpful features. It allows you to check the status of your submitted application(s), change your password, and update your address and e-mail information.
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New State employees hired on or before October 31, 2007 must enroll during the 2008 open enrollment period if they wish to participate in the Flex Spending Account for 2008.
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New State employees hired on or after November 1, 2007 who wish to participate in the Flex Spending Account for 2008 must either enroll during the 2008 open enrollment period or submit a change in status application within 60 days of the start of their employment.
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Employees of the SUNY Research Foundation, HRI, and NYS Thruway Authority are not eligible to participate in the Flex Spending Account program.
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