Changes to the Pre-Tax Contribution Program for Non-Federally Qualified Domestic Partners and Spouses

The Employee Benefits Division has implemented a change in policy regarding enrollees that have elected to participate in the Pre-Tax contribution Program (PTCP) and cover a non-federally qualified domestic partner or spouse. Previously, these enrollees would have had a split-tax deduction, the part of the premium they paid for the dependent portion of their coverage being taken as after-tax. Effective January 1, 2010, enrollees who elected to participate in the PTCP and who cover a non-federally qualified domestic partner or spouse will have their full employee share premium contribution for the cost of family health insurance coverage deducted on a before-tax basis.

Adjustments are being processed retroactive to January 1, 2010 to reflect this change. Any after- tax premiums paid by enrollees will be refunded in a separately issued check. Before-tax special deductions will be taken from the enrollees’ paychecks in $55.00 increments until the taxable income has been fully adjusted. The first check impacted will be March 17, 2010.

If you have any questions regarding this change or your deductions, please call Human Resource Management at 878-4821.