How do I become a Participant. If you have otherwise satisfied the Eligibility Requirements, you become a Participant by signing an individual Salary Reduction Agreement (sometimes referred to as an "Election Form") on which you agree to pay your share of the cost of the Benefit Options that you choose with Pre- Tax Contributions. You will be provided a Salary Reduction Agreement on or before your Eligibility Date. You must complete the form and submit it to the Plan Administrator or the Plan Service Provider (per the instructions provided with your Salary Reduction Agreement) during one of the election periods described in Q-6. below. You may also enroll during the year if you previously elected not to participate and you experience an event described below that allows you to become a Participant during the year. If that occurs, you must complete an election change form during the Election Change Period described in Q-8. below. The Plan Service Provider is identified in the Plan Information Summary. You may be required to complete a Salary Reduction Agreement via telephone or voice response technology, electronic communication, or any other method prescribed by the your directions through use of the PIN as if such directions were issued in writing and signed by you.
How do I become a Participant. If you have otherwise satisfied the Eligibility requirements, you become a Participant in the Plan by electing Health Care Reimbursement benefits and/or Dependent Care Reimbursement benefits during the Initial or Annual Election Periods described in Part 2, the Cafeteria Plan Summary. If you have made an election to participate and you want to participate during the next Plan Year, you must make an election during the Annual Election Period, even if you do not change your current election. You may also become a participant if you experience a change in status event that permits you to enroll mid-year (see Q-8. of Part 2, Cafeteria Plan Summary, for more details regarding mid- year election changes and the effective date of those changes). Once you become a Participant, your "Eligible Dependents" also become covered. For purposes of the Health FSA, Eligible Dependents are the following:
