September 2022

NCFlex Open Enrollment - Oct. 10 - 28

Open Enrollment begins soon! NCFlex joins the State Health Plan for Open Enrollment, October 10-28 for the 2023 plan year.  

For more information on what's changing and reminders for NCFlex benefits, view the 2023 Open Enrollment webpage. Some changes coming for 2023 include a new Accident plan option, enhancements to our Critical Illness plan and lower rates for the Cancer plan. 

Online Benefits Meetings

During Open Enrollment, you can attend online benefit meetings through Microsoft Teams from your computer, smartphone or tablet. Register for a meeting by visiting the NCFlex Employee Sessions web page. You do not have to register to join on the day of the event.  However, if you register, you will receive reminders before the event. You will find a link to join on the Employee Sessions page prior to the event starting.  

Meeting dates and times:

• Thursday, Oct. 13, 12 - 1 p.m. 
• Saturday, Oct.15, 10 - 11 a.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 18, 7 - 8 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 21, 1 - 2 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 24, 7 - 8 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 27, 12 - 1 p.m. 

Have NCFlex Questions?

Once you are in the meeting, use the "Q&A" box to post your questions. An NCFlex representative will either reply to your question in the chat or will answer out loud. If you are unable to access the event, send questions to [email protected].

Health Care FSA for 2023

Each year, re-enrollment is required for the NCFlex Flexible Spending Accounts to continue contributions into the next year. Whether you choose to re-enroll or decline the plan, if you have money left over from the 2022 account (and/or 2021's carry forward account), you can roll over up to $550 total into 2023 (if you have a minimum balance of $25). 

Keep in mind, anything over the $550 will be lost if not used by 12/31/22.  You have until 3/31/23 to file claims for the 2022 plan year. Check your account balance at ncflex.padmin.com or through P&A Group's mobile app.  

The new annual limit for the HCFSA will be $2,850 and the new rollover going into 2024 will be $570.

Want to plan how much to contribute in 2023? 

Try our HCFSA Worksheet. Be sure to consider how much you have rolling over if anything. For example, if you have $200 left in your 2022 account and $500 left in your 2021 rollover, $550 of that will roll into 2023 and $150 should be used by 12/31/22 or it will be lost. To view an interactive eligibility list, check out the FSA Store's Eligibility Tool. Remember, anything you contribute in 2023 cannot be used for expenses dated prior to 1/1/2023!

Webinar Discussing Upcoming NCFlex Changes for 2023

This week we held a webinar on the upcoming changes to NCFlex benefits as well as reminders for the 2023 plan year to prepare for open enrollment in October. We discussed the new Critical Illness plan, the new Accident plan, rate changes, and more.  

There is still a chance to join our second session on Friday, Sept. 30th, or you can watch the recording and view slides from Tuesday's session on the NCFlex Webinars webpage. 

Save the Date: Open Enrollment is October 10 - 28 

for the 2023 plan year.