Active state employees eligible for GIC health benefits are eligible for this program. 

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP): Pay for child care, after school programs, or day camp for your dependent child under age 13 on a pre-tax basis.  Adult dependent day care expenses are also eligible.  If you are an active state employee and work at least half-time, you are eligible for this program.

ELECTION AMOUNT, REIMBURSEMENT AND FEE

HCSA:  Before you enroll, estimate your out-of-pocket medical costs to determine your annual election of $500 to $2,500.  All HCSA participants automatically receive a free SHPS Spending Account Card to conveniently pay for eligible expenses. Alternately, as you incur expenses, submit a claim form and receipt to SHPS, the program administrator; they will deposit the reimbursement to your bank.

DCAP:  Elect an annual election of up to $5,000.  As you incur expenses, submit a claim form and receipt to SHPS, the program administrator.  They will deposit the reimbursement to your bank.Estimate your election carefully:  It is important to estimate your expenses carefully, as the Internal Revenue Service requires that any unused funds in a participant's account at plan year-end be forfeited.  There’s a two and a half month grace period after year end to use up these funds.

Fee:The monthly administrative fee for HCSA alone, DCAP alone, or HCSA and DCAP combined is $3.75 on a pre-tax basis.

Enrollment and Additional Details For additional details and the enrollment form, see your Payroll Coordinator or the HCSA or DCAP sections of this site.  If you are a current participant, re-enroll online during the open enrollment period.