University of Connecticut

2013 Plan Year Open Enrollment for (DCAP) and (MEDFLEX)


The 2013 Open Enrollment period began November 1 and ends November 30, 2012 for the Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) and the Medical Flexible Spending Account (MEDFLEX). These two programs allow employees to pay for qualified expenses on a pre-tax basis.


DCAP - You can save as much as 30% on dependent care expenses by participating. Depending on your filing status, you may contribute up to $5000 for the plan year.


MEDFLEX - You can be reimbursed for eligible out-of-pocket medical expenses such as co-pays, glasses and dental work, for yourself, your spouse and your qualifying child(ren) and/or relatives. You may contribute between $520 and $2500 for the plan year.


Please contact Progressive Benefit Solutions at 1-866-906-8023 or visit their website at www.ctpbs.com for answers to your questions, to learn more about how you can save money on qualified expenses, and for enrollment forms. Enrollment forms must be postmarked no later than 11/30/12.


Please also note that the Qualified Transportation Account (QTA) program lets you pay for eligible transportation and parking expenses with pre-tax dollars. Participants can enroll in this program at any time.