Sharing Information & Opinions on Tax-Free Health & Commuter Benefits
With the election now behind us, and Democrats in control of the White House and both houses of Congress, what might that mean for pre-tax
As an employer, you want your benefits package to be a one-stop-shop for your employees. Not only will a comprehensive benefits package keep your current
If you are looking for a new way to manage your benefits this year, you might enjoy building it around an approach that factors in
We are excited to provide you with some additional insight into the FSA relief options for Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, included in the year-end spending
5 Ways to Spend Your Funds Before the End of the Year Congratulations on making it to the home stretch of 2020! Starting the new
Would 2020 be complete without a surprise twist or two?… However, this might be the surprise we have been hoping for. Congress has finally provided
As the year comes to a close, employees and employers alike might be left wondering what to expect from commuting in 2021. Will the remote
BRI employees are in a unique position; we handle pre-tax benefits administration for thousands of participants every year, and utilize the same plans we sell!
Whether you have a COBRA administrator or not, the fact remains that COBRA administration is complicated. There’s knowing when COBRA applies, understanding the nuances of
The end of 2020 is (finally) almost here. That means it’s time to start planning how you’re going to use up those extra FSA funds.
Save twice when you shop for these eligible winter skin care items leading up to Black Friday. While IRS guidelines aren’t designed to support beauty,
The time is fast approaching to complete your non-discrimination testing. Obviously with COVID-19, this year was quite a bit different than the previous. So, comes
Trying to decide between an FSA or HSA? There are key differences you’ll want to understand as well as pros and cons of each account.
If you’re in charge of your company’s benefits plan and everything has a 1/1 effective date, you’re keenly aware of the truth behind the statement
You probably feel like you’ve done everything you know to reduce stress from COVID-19. But have you considered using your benefits from work? If you
You’ve just enrolled in an HRA and are ready to start saving on eligible medical expenses. Great! Now…where to start? What are HRA eligible expenses?
EDIT: In March 2021, the IRS released Announcement 2021-7, establishing that “personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary
Stop wasting time searching through old emails for information you swore you received from partners and vendors for Open Enrollment. Instead, use resources from BRI,
The IRS released the 2021 contribution limits for Mass Transit, Parking, Medical FSA and Adoption Assistance in Revenue Procedure 2020-45. The limits are effective for
The job market can be a blessing or a curse for human resource professionals. With low unemployment rates comes a highly competitive job market where
These three effective, low cost solutions can help employers who are trying to balance reaching remote employees while not breaking the bank this Open Enrollment.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) have always relied on a certain level of predictability when it comes time to estimating your election. But, with a year
In honor of HSA Day, we decided to compile the most popular HSA articles we’ve written. We’ve composed a slew of articles in recent years,
You can never be too ready for Open Enrollment, so we wanted to share three strategies on how to make the most of your virtual
