Flex spending open-enrollment deadline extended

Human Resources announces that due to Hurricane Sandy, the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations has extended the 2013 Flex Spending open enrollment period. The open period has now been extended through 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. The electronic application system at http://www.flexspend.ny.gov will be suspended at midnight on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012; however it will re-open beginning Friday, Nov.16, and will continue to be available through 10 p.m. Nov. 30. During the open enrollment period, employees without Internet access, or those who prefer not to use online enrollment, may enroll by calling 800-358-7202 (select Option 1 to speak with a customer service representative).