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Fun at Worksite Center Summer Camps
Are you looking for a summer camp for your school-aged child? Did you know that many of the NY State Worksite Child Care Centers offer summer camp for children ages 5 – 12?
All of the worksite summer camps are based out of the child care centers so they are conveniently located at various state sites. All the summer camps offer weekly themes to ensure your child will be entertained while gaining knowledge on a variety of topics in a caring environment.
What questions should I ask when I call about enrolling my child for summer camp?
Dependent Care Advantage Account — Save Money on Summer Camp Expenses
This is the time of year when state employees begin registering their school-age children (12- years-old and younger) for summer day camp, resulting in a change in care provider or an increase in their child care expenses. Both of these situations are eligible changes in status that will allow state employee parents to enroll in the Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAAccount).
State employee parents who are not currently enrolled in the 2010 DCAAccount may be losing out on the pre-tax benefit and the Employer Contribution, which provides up to $800 to help offset child care costs. In order to take advantage of this money-saving benefit, to help pay for summer day camp, enroll in the DCAAccount today!
For more information or to enroll with a Change in Status, log on to www.flexspend.state.ny.us or call 1-800-358-7202.
NYS-Ride
Save More Money Using NYS-Ride.
President Obama’s stimulus package increases the pre-tax monthly spending limit for transit benefits to $230. This increase enables employees who use public transportation to save even more money by using pre-tax salary to pay for their commuting expenses.
If you have any questions regarding the new pre-tax spending limits or the program, please call NYS-Ride at 1-866-428-7781 (TDD 1-866-353-8058) or log on to www.nysride.com.
About Work-Life Services
New York State and its public employee unions are committed to increased employee productivity and morale through the improvement of the quality of work and life.
The Work-Life Services website helps state employees with:
Life Planning
— Get the tools to make decisions and develop strategies that deal with turning points in your life, such as retirement, midlife, or parenthood.
Addressing Personal Concerns
— Find the services that can help you get over life's hurdles when necessary, including personalized and confidential assistance.
Funding is provided by the negotiated agreements between the State of New York and CSEA, PEF, UUP, GSEU, DC-37, and NYSCOPBA, and by the NYS Governor's Office of Employee Relations for employees designated M/C.