Benefit Resource Launches Specialized Education Resources

Specialized Education Resources

BRI proudly introduces its New to Benefits Education Resources, designed to provide inclusive and accessible education on consumer-directed benefits and COBRA for a wide spectrum of professionals—ranging from new HR practitioners to seasoned experts and brokers. Recognizing the growing demand for comprehensive learning opportunities in the ever-evolving landscape of employee benefits, BRI’s education series aims […]

Tips and Resources for Every New Plan Participant

new plan participant

After much consideration, you’ve made the wise decision to enroll in a pre-tax benefit plan. As a new plan participant, you will experience significant savings on eligible items and services in the coming months! To help you make the most of your account(s), here are some helpful reminders, tips and valuable resources. How do I […]

New to Benefits Education Series for HR Professionals and Advisors

New to Benefits

In the ever-evolving realm of employee benefits, staying ahead of the curve is essential for HR professionals and benefits advisors. Understanding the intricacies of pre-tax benefit plans and COBRA regulations is crucial, but for those new to the field, it can be a challenging endeavor. Recognizing this need, Benefit Resource (BRI) has introduced a groundbreaking […]

BRI Resources Website Enhancement Announcement

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BRI is extremely excited to announce that finding the resources you’re looking for has been made even easier thanks to recent website enhancements. WEBSITE ENHANCEMENT #1: IMPROVED MENU STRUCTURE First, we’ve improved our menu structure and design to improve the website browsing experience for you and your employees. When you hover over “Resources” in the […]

Download our Healthcare Savings Ebook

Healthcare Savings

One of the most important decisions you can make as an employer is offering competitive benefits packages that entice and retain top talent. Healthcare has always been a core concern for employees, and recent trends show that employees are willing to leave jobs that don’t offer the best healthcare coverage. In today’s world, employer-provided healthcare […]

Identifying the “Perks” on National Employee Benefits Day

National Employee Benefits Day

National Employee Benefits Day is celebrated on April 6th. This day is dedicated to recognizing employers’ hard work and dedication that provide valuable benefits to their employees. This year, we celebrate this event amid uncertain times, where the need for good employee benefits has become more critical than ever before. In honor of National Employee […]

Check Your Balance – Walk Through

check year-end balance

As the year comes to a close many are evaluating their financial state and are preparing for open enrollment. Checking your year-end balance is part of the preparation. If you have not checked your balance on BRiMobile or BRiWeb yet, let’s walk through the process. BRiWeb Logging In If you are logging in to BRiWeb while […]

Download our HR Pain Points and Challenges eBook

HR Pain points and challenges

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on business as it is responsible for shifting priorities and changing the way we work. The findings from our recent survey helped us understand what HR pain points and challenges professionals face in their daily lives, which will help guide future changes within this industry. BRI conducted […]

Submitting Receipts – Walk Through

So you went to the dentist, paid for your visit, and then received a request for substantiation. If you’ve ever wondered “What is substantiation and why is it required?” you’re not alone – here’s a quick rundown for you. But knowing is only half the battle – you still need to submit your documentation. Thankfully, […]

Submitting Claims – Walk Through

So you have paid out-of-pocket for an eligible item or service and now you need to go through the steps to be reimbursed from your account. When it comes to accessing the funds in your pre-tax benefit plan, the primary concern for most participants is “how difficult is this going to be?” Whether you are […]

Four ways to check your balance

check your balance

Quickly check your account balance in just a few minutes with one of these four options:  Click the image to download 4 Ways to Check Your Balance. CHECK YOUR BALANCE ONLINE  Log in to your account online through BRIWEB. Once you log in your accounts will be listed on the navigation menu. Click the name of the plan to view the balance.  WHAT IF […]

Quick Reference Guide to Acronyms used in Benefits

Acronyms used in Benefits

If you are feeling like you need a special decoder ring to understand your benefits, you are not likely alone. But we have just what you need. We’ll break down common (and not so common) acronyms used in benefits. To make it (hopefully) a little easier, we will tackle it through four groups: Rules and […]

Your Official HRA VEBA Guide

HRA VEBA eBook

Are you looking for answers about why your company might want to offer an HRA VEBA? BRI’s HRA VEBA Guide is specifically is tailored to employers in the public sector, covering: how public sector entities can take advantage the account the most common ways to fund the account the importance of differentiating between active and retired […]

Download the Crash Course Now

crash course for employers cobra direct billing

Inside “A Crash Course for Employers: Understanding When to Offer COBRA vs. Direct Billing,” you’ll learn if your company needs to offer COBRA, how to avoid noncompliance fees, and the benefits of working with a third-party administrator. What’s inside: Download here: Definitions and main differences between COBRA and Direct Billing Three questions to ask to […]

The benefits of your digital wallet

digital wallet infographic

Digital wallets enable participants to make payments for eligible items while reducing exposure to publically used items. See why participants should add their Beniversal® or eTRAC Prepaid Mastercard® to their digital wallet, and: How to make a purchase Where to pay for eligible healthcare and commuter expenses Security safeguards in place View the full guide HERE […]

Your BRI notifications cheat sheet

girl using BRI notifications

It’s important to keep track of what’s happening with your accounts– that’s why we created BRI notifications. You Pick and Choose We’ve been perfecting our notification system since 2013, so you can trust its reliability. It even made it onto our list of the Top 25 Ways to Save with Pre-tax Benefits. How it works: […]

Download Now: Remote Open Enrollment Guide

remote open enrollment guide

In our Remote Open Enrollment Guide, Creating an Effective Benefits Communication Strategy for a Remote Workforce, you’ll find a five-stage road map that gives you the tools to build a custom benefits communication strategy to reach remote employees. Download your copy now:  What’s inside the Remote Open Enrollment Guide: The five stages to develop […]

Your guide to faster claim submissions

BRI claims infographic

Ready to speed up your claims process? Click here to download our claims infographic and get started with four simple steps. For the best viewing experience: Use your keyboard controls or mouse to zoom in on the image. Other Resources Walk Through: Use this step-by-step walk-through to see how to submit claims online through your […]

Ultimate Receipt Guide

receipt guide

View the full Receipt Guide HERE For the best viewing experience: Use your keyboard controls or mouse to zoom in on the Receipt Guide. Best Practices to Avoid Receipt Requests Read more about the following tips by viewing the full Receipt Guide. Buy where there’s real-time substantiation Keep it easy with recurring expenses Gather the […]

The Beniversal Card Guide for Newbies

New participant receives Beniversal Card

New year, new participant, new card. Now what? If you’re a Beniversal Card newbie, you’re in the right spot. Let’s go over the basics of what to expect, shall we? Activate your card.  First things first: If you’re a new participant and just got your card, activate it now. All of your plans are conveniently […]

What are plan highlights and where do I find them?

Learn more about your plan with plan highlights

Plan highlights might be a term you’ve come across in emails or notices from your employer in regards to your pre-tax benefits. While it is good practice to understand all documentation involved with your Plans, you will want to pay particular attention to your Plan Highlights. For this post, we will be focusing on two […]