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The 2010 open enrollment period for the Flex Spending Account (FSA) begins September 21, 2009, and continues through midnight on November 16, 2009.
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If you are enrolled for the 2009 plan year, you must re-enroll to continue your benefits in 2010.
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The 2010 plan year is January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010.
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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 2010 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, 2009 must enroll during the 2010 open enrollment period if they wish to participate in the Flex Spending Account for 2010.
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New state employees hired on or after November 1, 2009 who wish to participate in the FSA for 2010 must either enroll during the 2010 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, Health Research, Inc. (HRI), and NYS Thruway Authority are not eligible to participate in the Flex Spending Account program.
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