An Important Message for NCFlex Participants

January 2019
February - American Heart Month
February, American Heart Month, first proclaimed by President Lyndon johnson in 1963, is upon us. Take the opportunity to think seriously about your health and the things you can change to improve it. Take a look at these six tips: https://www.heart.org/en/about-us/your-health

Don’t forget to WEAR RED on Feb. 1 – National “Go Red for Women” day in support of the eradication of heart disease and stroke! See the GO RED link to learn more:  https://www.goredforwomen.org/
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Remember to check your January pay stub!
 
Benefit elections made during open enrollment for NCFlex benefits were effective Jan. 1 and will be deducted from your January pay. Review your pay stub for accuracy of premium amounts and plans for which you enrolled. See our NCFlex summary of benefits for rates:  Click Here for Rate Sheet

If you feel there is an error in your benefits, contact your Human Resources office.
ID Cards - Who, What, Where?

The question, "Am I supposed to be getting ID cards?" comes to mind af ter being first hired or after annual enrollment, here is some information that may help:

  • Flexible Spending Accounts - A convenience card is mailed to first-time users (for those that have both HCFSA and DDFSA, only one card is issued) and only re-issued if reported lost or stolen, or once it expires after three years (Valid Thru date is listed on the card). Additional cards can be requested by logging onto ncflex.padmin.com or by calling 1-866-916-3475. Additionally, a claims kit is mailed yearly to participants and can also be found in the FSA section of ncflex.org.
  • Dental - Cards are not issued for participants but can be printed after logging onto mybenefits.metlife.com (company name is NCFlex). A generic card can also be found in the dental section of ncflex.org. ID cards are not required to visit a provider.
  • Vision - Cards are only mailed to new participants. Additional cards can be found by logging onto www.eyemedvision.com/NCFlex or by calling 1-866-248-1939. ID cards are not required to visit a provider.
  • Accident, AD&D, and Group Term Life - There are no mailings for these plans, however certificates, claim forms and other information can be found in each plan's section of ncflex.org. ID cards are not provided for these plans and are not required.
  • Cancer and Critical Illness - Welcome letters are mailed to new participants and to anyone who makes a change to their coverage during open enrollment. Certificates, claim forms, and other information about these plans can be found at ncflex.org. Allstate also has a portal where you can view your personal coverage and claim information: Log into your account. ID cards are not provided for these plans and are not required.
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Critical Illness and Accident Plan Participants - 1099 Forms

If you were paid a benefit from your Critical Illness or Accident Plan in 2018 over $600, you will receive a 1099 from Allstate (for Critical Illness) or Voya (for Accident). Please consult a tax professional on how to incorporate these forms when filing taxes.
Tell us your interest

The NCFlex team would like to know what you think about a Transit FSA Plan. A Transit FSA Plan is an employer-sponsored plan that allows employees to pay for work-related transit vouchers, vanpooling and qualified parking expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Is a Transit FSA something you would like NCFlex to offer in the future?
Yes
No
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