These are the instructions to complete the 2012 FSA-MERA/DCRA Online Enrollment for Existing Participants beginning November 7, 2011. Must be completed by December 9, 2011. If you are paid on an academic year basis, please contact the Benefits Office at extension 4478 or 4355 for instructions.

Your current card will be updated with the 2012 election amount unless your card is due to expire, then you will receive a new one.

To Logon to EBS
1. Go to www.myebsaccount.com
2. Enter your UserName (the name you chose when you set up your account; default UserName is 99 followed by your 7-digit employee ID number available on your pay stub)
3. Enter your Password (the password you chose when you set up your account; default is the last 4 digits of your employee ID number)
4. Click the Login button

To Add Elections During the Open Enrollment Period
1. From the home page; access the “Click Here” link in the box titled “!Attention!”
2. For each Plan type enter your “Annual Election” amount (Dependent Care Account (DCAP) is for work related childcare expenses; Health Care Account (MEDFSA) is for uncovered medical expenses). Maximum is $5,000.
3. Click “Submit” for each plan type or “Submit All” when annual election amount has been entered. (Note: You may edit elections at any time during the Open Enrollment Period. When the Open Enrollment Period closes on December 9, 2011, your most recent election will be saved.)
4. After all elections are Confirmed and Submitted, the following message will display:
“Your Application has been received. A copy has been emailed to you (at the email address in your EBS profile). If you have any additional questions, please contact your administrator.”
5. Print the confirmation page and keep it for your records.
6. You can now select another menu option or logout.

To Logon to EBS’ Participant Website

To Update Your Email Address
1. Click Update Profile in the Profile menu option.
2. Enter email address
3. Click Save

To Request Additional EBS Flex Card(s) for your Spouse or Dependent
Click Document Library
1. Click “ Additional Flex Card Request Form (interactive)”
2. Complete the form, print the form, and return it to EBS for processing.

Click “Logout”