If you offer a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, (DCFSA) you know it can provide a lot of really great child care benefits. And you probably also know that the limits on the account have been stuck at $5,000 for those married and filling jointly, or $2,500 for single taxpayers. But why? Given the fact… Read More
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Skip the wait– use your BRI account online
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 ways to get your reimbursements faster, skip calling in about your card, and get answers to FAQs. That’s just the tip of the iceberg. Here are the top five ways… Read More
The link between pre-tax benefits and COBRA
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, do you find an “always” or “never” situation. In all honesty, you probably need a degree in Advanced Benefits Continuation Rules to know all the ins and outs. So, it… Read More
5 reasons you should follow BRI on LinkedIn
We know you work hard every day to bring the best benefits to your employees. Here are five things that can help you do that and more when you follow BRI on LinkedIn. 1. Learn about new tools for your employees Lack of employee understanding is one of the greatest barriers to increasing adoption. When… Read More
Simple Tips to Help Prepare for Tax Season This Year
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, knowing that we typically feel a little lost or overwhelmed when it comes to the specifics of filing our taxes. Rather than dealing with the same old confusion, use these… Read More
Protect Your Family: Get a Flu Shot with Your Tax-Free FSA Funds
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 on getting the shot for any reason, it’s time to consider getting this immunization. Fortunately, since this shot is considered a medically necessary procedure, you can have the costs of… Read More
I have an HRA. So, what is an HRA?
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 not alone. Among employees with an HRA, there is some confusion around who owns the account and who puts money in the account. We’ll break down answers to all of… Read More
Avoid these first job benefits mistakes (and do this instead)
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 of course, a bunch of benefits. When it comes to benefits, avoid these three common mistakes: Mistake 1: Not cracking the benefits book until the night before you have to… Read More
5 benefits trends to watch in 2020
Increased use of AI while keeping the “human” in Human Resources. This goes beyond improving agility and responsiveness on websites. That’s so last decade. This is about smarter apps and decision making support tools. It also includes platforms affecting how information is presented to brokers. Finally, it addresses the shifting role TPAs have in providing… Read More
New Year’s Resolutions from our CEO
See what Jason Hall, our CEO, has to say about his goals for 2020… Personal: One of my personal goals for 2020 is to have at least one memorable experience each month with my family that is just the five of us and devoid of the distractions of screen time. Some could be extravagant, such… Read More
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