Easily find out what your account balance in just a few minutes with one of the options below. Check your balance online Log in to your account online through the BRiWeb portal. Once you login, on the left Navigation menu, you will see your accounts listed. Click the name of the account to view the… Read More
Penalties take effect for DC Transit Ordinance
Washington DC. introduced a transit benefit ordinance in January 2016 under The Sustainable DC Act of 2014. But it was only days ago, November 14, 2019 to be exact, that employers became at risk to pay penalties. Final rules were released in August outlining the rules, communication requirements and penalties. What do those rules say?… Read More
Are you ready for Gen Z in the workforce?
There is about to be a new influx of workers: Gen Z. The ones after Millennials. The group born after 1997. What do you need to know about Gen Z when it comes to benefits? They are digital natives and live online Their decisions are driven by social justice over cultural fit How does this… Read More
2020 Pre-Tax Limits Announced
The IRS released the 2020 pre-tax limits for Mass Transit, Parking, Medical FSA and Adoption Assistance in Revenue Procedure 2019-44. The limits are effective for plan years that begin on/or after January 1, 2020. 2020 Mass Transit and Parking Limits Maximum Election: $270 / month (up from $265 / month in 2019) 2020 Medical FSA… Read More
3 Ways to Survive Your Company’s Benefits Enrollment
I just got my first email from our company about our upcoming Open Enrollment sessions, and I have to tell you, I wasn’t as excited as I thought I’d be. It was a little disappointing. But it made me think: What are the things I want to hear before Open Enrollment? In a perfect world, probably… Read More
4 Strategies to Strengthen Your Benefits Programs
The unemployment rate declined to 3.5 percent in September. This is the lowest rate reported since December 1969. We should all be jumping for joy. This is a great thing. However, human resource professionals are feeling the pressure. With low unemployment comes a highly competitive job market where every bell and whistle can be the determining… Read More
Credit Card Security: 5 Quick Tips
These five tips will help to keep your credit card information safe. Keep your account number private Avoid sharing your credit card account number details with untrusted parties Do not give your account number to unverified representatives over the phone Don’t share your account number on insecure websites (look for https – the “s” stands… Read More
How to overcome obstacles to successful plan management
There are many components to successful plan management. We will focus on three areas that often present difficulties and how they can be overcome. Plan funding vs deductions Non-discrimination Timeline for employer funding When will you fund the plan vs. when will you take deductions from employees? This funding decision commonly arises in regards to… Read More
Say this, not that: Taboo words in your benefits communication
We wrote a piece on benefits communication a little while ago, focused on clearing up 9 confusing benefits terms. It was one of our most read blogs for a while. One reason it was one of the most read blogs is that it offered information on a hard to understand topic. Benefits are a hard to… Read More
Selecting the right funding options
It’s time to talk funding. Given that “fun” is built into the topic, what could be more exhilarating than a good analysis of funding options? We will try to keep our excitement to a reasonable level as we explore all the “fun” options employers have when funding their pre-tax benefit accounts. DECISION 1: How are the… Read More
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