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Work-Life Services provides New York State employees with a comprehensive network of resources to address their work, home, and life issues.
Work-Life Services Program News
Flex Spending Account — Use It or Lose It Deadline
Employees enrolled in the Flex Spending Account (FSA) for the 2009 plan year have until March 31, 2010 to send in reimbursement requests for eligible 2009 expenses incurred under the Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account. FSA reimbursement requests may be mailed, faxed, or submitted online through www.myFBMC.com. For more information, log on to www.flexspend.state.ny.us or call 1-800-358-7202.
NYS-Ride
Save More Money Using NYS-Ride.
President Obama’s stimulus package increases the pre-tax monthly spending limit for transit benefits to $230. This increase enables employees who use public transportation to save even more money by using pre-tax salary to pay for their commuting expenses.
If you have any questions regarding the new pre-tax spending limits or the program, please call NYS-Ride at 1-866-428-7781 (TDD 1-866-353-8058) or log on to www.nysride.com.
About Work-Life Services
New York State and its public employee unions are committed to increased employee productivity and morale through the improvement of the quality of work and life.
The Work-Life Services website helps state employees with:
Life Planning
— Get the tools to make decisions and develop strategies that deal with turning points in your life, such as retirement, midlife, or parenthood.
Addressing Personal Concerns
— Find the services that can help you get over life's hurdles when necessary, including personalized and confidential assistance.
Funding is provided by the negotiated agreements between the State of New York and CSEA, PEF, UUP, GSEU, DC-37, and NYSCOPBA, and by the NYS Governor's Office of Employee Relations for employees designated M/C.