The Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) allows you to set aside a "before tax" portion of your gross earnings to use for eligible dependent care expenses. DCAP reduces the amount of the federal withholding and social security taxes taken from your paycheck.
DCAP allows you to save on child or elder care expenses such as:
- Day care
- Babysitting
- General purpose day camps
- Pre-kindergarten expenses
- Registration Fees
- In-home care for an older dependent living with you
If you are a new employee, please fill out the paper enrollment form and return it to Human Resource Services within 31 days of becoming an eligible employee. As a new employee, your account is effective the first of the following month in which you submit your enrollment form. If you are an existing employee, you may sign up during the annual open enrollment period, which happens each November. By enrolling in November, the account is effective January 1 of the following year.
Disclaimer: The information contained on this website is for information purposes only, and does not constitute legal advice, nor does it substitute for official plan documents. All information on this website is relayed to the best of the agency's ability, but does not guarantee accuracy. Please seek guidance from Navia Benefit Solutions or your tax advisor.
