The State also offers Flexible Spending Accounts to its employees, allowing eligible employees to pay for reimbursable health care or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. If you are a State employee, you may obtain health benefits information from your Agency Benefits Coordinator. If you are a retiree or a covered dependent, you may obtain health benefits information directly from the Employee Benefits Division. The State offers its active employees a cafeteria plan under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Qualified benefits are nontaxable benefits such as medical or dental coverage.
If you choose to enroll for coverage for qualified benefits, the amount you pay for premiums is tax-free. It will not be included in your gross income for the plan year. Additionally, you will receive a Summary Plan Description from your plan after you enroll, giving you a detailed listing of coverage, limitations, and exclusions that are specific to your plan.