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Changes to HRA Coverage Requirements

on October 1, 2016

Regulatory changes are coming that will likely affect HRA reimbursements for your participants. For HRA plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2017, expenses for the HRA participant, spouse or eligible dependents can only be reimbursed if the individuals are also covered under an eligible group health plan. Individual Health Plans and plans purchased… Read More

A new “Summer Essential” — Identity Theft Protection

on July 18, 2016

Beniversal ID Theft Protection

Last week I received a little alert “Review Your Identity: A match has been found to your monitored information”. A slight wave of panic sets in and the thought of financial ruin crosses my mind. I quickly login to my Mastercard ID Theft ProtectionTM service to check on the detail.  As I log in, I learn that a personal… Read More

Are you covered?

on June 28, 2016

National Insurance Awareness Day

It is here! June 28 brings us the widely celebrated and mysterious — National Insurance Awareness Day. With all “widely celebrated and mysterious” days of recognition, we likely need to explain. While the origins of National Insurance Awareness Day are not clear, the sentiment is important. The goal of National Insurance Awareness Day is to set aside… Read More

Benefit Resource to Attend NYSSCPA Employee Benefits Conference

on June 2, 2016

Time to Meet BRI at NYSSCPA Benefits Conference

Buried among all of the communications you receive, you likely heard about the New York City (NYC) Transit Law which took effect January 1, 2016, but it is now time to take action. In just under one month, the Department of Consumer Affairs is scheduled to begin enforcing the law. What is the NYC Transit Law?… Read More

MBTA Announces Fare Increases

on April 6, 2016

The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) has announced a fare increase effective July 1, 2016. While the overall system-wide average is approximately 9.3%, some of the changes will reduce fares and costs for certain services. The most common ticket services and changes are listed here. Bus ticket: Cash fare=$2.00 (down from $2.10) and CharlieCard fare=$1.70… Read More

2016 Limits Now Available

on November 2, 2015

As a new year approaches, it is important to make sure you are aware of all of the limits that may affect your tax-free benefit accounts and other benefit programs. Please check with your employer regarding what plans are offered, any additional limits that may exist or to make changes to your election(s) as a result… Read More

Supporting NYC Efforts to Expand Pre-tax Commuter Benefits

on October 29, 2015

Benefit Resource supporting efforts to expand commtuer benefits

Benefit Resource Inc. will host the “NYC Transit Law – Savings for All” webinar of Nov. 18, 2016. This is the third public webinar Benefit Resource has offered since the law was signed in October 2014. The New York City Transit law indicates employers with 20 or more full-time employees working in New York City (including all… Read More

Commuter Benefits Rules to Change in January

on October 16, 2015

Claims reimbursement prohibited as a result of IRS Ruling The IRS released new rules for how Commuter Benefits Plans are managed which takes effect January 1, 2016. There are two important points regarding the changes: Benefits Cards, like the Beniversal Prepaid Mastercard and eTRAC Prepaid Mastercard, have gained mainstream attention with virtually all transit systems accepting… Read More

New Jersey Transit Fare Increases

on July 28, 2015

For the past five years, NJ TRANSIT has worked to minimize New Jersey Transit fare increases while maintaining high quality services and implementing new customer amenities including MyTix, Departurevision, and MyBus Now. However, costs such as contract services – Access Link, the organization’s paratransit service, Hudson-Bergen Light Rail and private carriers – and workers’ compensation,… Read More

Benefit Resource Announces Support for the DC Transit Ordinance

on July 8, 2015

Benefit Resource announces a new educational site and webinar focused on the Washington DC Transit Ordinance taking effect January 1, 2016, which requires employers to offer a commuter transit benefit. Benefit Resource announces new resources and an educational webinar regarding the DC Transit Ordinance. As of January 1, 2016, Washington DC will join other metropolitan… Read More

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