An Important Message for NCFlex Participants

March 2019

FSA Filing Deadline

Participants of the Health Care and Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending Accounts have until  April 30   to submit 2018 claims for anything incurred through December 31, 2018 (March 15, 2019 for Dependent Day Care FSA).

There remains over $2 million in unclaimed dollars (not including HCFSA rollover funds). More than 1000 active employees have not filed a single claim.

Claims can be uploaded online at  www.padmin.com/ncflex  (see  How to Upload Your FSA Claim   for more details), via the P&A mobile app, or a  claim form   can be completed and faxed or mailed (contact information is on the form).

NCFlex Coverage Continuation at Separation

NCFlex benefits are sponsored by the state. If you transfer within state government to another agency, university, select community college or select charter school, your NCFlex benefits transfer with you. Also, if you leave employment, most of these plans have options to continue coverage either at the same rate you pay as an employee or a small percentage more.

Thinking about retirement soon? Make sure you know your options when you leave. The following chart from the NCFlex Benefits Guide lists each plan and continuation options that are available:

Continuation of Coverage through NCFlex

Preventing Eye Injuries

With warm weather approaching and everyone getting out to do more around the house, it's important to remember eye safety. Prevent Blindness has declared April Women's Eye Health and Safety Month and American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) has declared April Sports Eye Safety Month.

According to AAO, more than 40 percent of eye injuries every year are related to sports or recreational activities. Not only are you at risk from objects, chemicals and dust, but the sun can also cause damage that can be avoided with the right protection. Learn more about Eye Injury Facts from the AAO.

Don't forget, if you have the NCFlex Accident Plan and happen to have an eye injury, you may be eligible to file a claim if you seek medical attention.