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7/24/25: The limits have increased for 2026. See our contribution limits page for details. If you offer a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, (DCFSA) you
Your BRI online account can be used for more than checking your balance. (Although it’s great for that, too). You can also sign up for
COBRA is routinely misunderstood and there are some valid reasons for it. Nothing is straight-forward. You deal with a lot of “maybes” or “sometimes”. Rarely,
As we welcome the first quarter of the year, we also prepare ourselves for tax season. Some of us may find ourselves dreading this task,
The peak of flu season, which tends to fall sometime in February or March, is upon us. If you and/or your family have held off
If you are the proud user of a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) congrats! If you’re having a little trouble determining what exactly that means, you’re
There can be a lot going on at your first job. When you start, it is a whirlwind of learning, new faces, foreign terms, and
There are many benefits trends that we expect to take hold in 2020. Review what they are to ensure that your company is ready for
See what Jason Hall, our CEO, has to say about his goals and resolutions for 2020… Personal: One of my personal goals for 2020 is
The saying “Ignorance is bliss” is probably not the best approach to determining if you need to offer COBRA. In fact, you could find yourself
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
It is a new year and for many, that means new benefits. Therefore, here are the top 5 questions of a newly enrolled participant. 5.
As we close out the decade, we look back at the most educational, news breaking blogs for a 2019 review. From tax reform to how-to
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE 12/20/2019: Cadillac tax and UBIT relief signed into law. At times, the legislative environment is very complicated and polarizing. However, some might call
Relax this winter with some stocking stuffers that also double down on self-care. While you can probably find these items at the grocery store or
Who knew that using your HSA was going to be difficult? Actually, using an HSA is the easy part. It is the tax reporting tied
While tax advantaged health accounts have many benefits, they can present challenges. One of the largest pain points for many users of these accounts is
There are more than a few ways you can avoid losing FSA funds. Don’t over fund your account during Open Enrollment If you put too
At Benefit Resource, we are grateful for all 2019 has brought and we are looking forward to 2020 with high hopes. We wanted to say
Washington DC introduced a transit benefit ordinance in January 2016. This ordinance was released under The Sustainable DC Act of 2014. However, on November 14,
According to Wikipedia: “A cafeteria plan is an employee benefit plan offered in the United States pursuant to Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code”.
After hours of relentless analysis, you finalize your benefits package. You create a glossy booklet to provide to employees and even hold an enrollment meetings.
High Level Summary New legislation in California has passed under Section 2810.7. It requires employers in California to notify employees who participate in a Flexible
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
