November 19, 2019
Cafeteria Benefits for Local Extension Council Employees
Submitted by Jennifer R Wilson
As they have for many years, local Extension boards have the opportunity to offer local unit employees (office professionals and program assistants) a cafeteria benefits plan, also known as a flexible spending plan. These plans are offered for local units through Keating and Associates in Manhattan.
Through the plan, employees can set aside a portion of their salary on a pre-tax basis for reimbursement of uninsured medical and dependent care expenses. They save Social Security and income tax on the portion of their salary that is set aside to pay for these expenses. More information and enrollment forms are available on the Employee Resources Benefits website. This year's enrollment deadline is December 13, 2019.