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COVID-19 Resources

Welcome to your BRI COVID-19 resources page! Featuring the latest information about coronavirus, legislative news, changes in the pre-tax space, and real-time updates from the CDC and IRS.

See our COVID-19 blog category for the latest updates. Fill out the form on this page to have these updates delivered right to your inbox.

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COVID-19 Resources for Employers

How can you fight COVID-19 right now?

Start off by signing up for our blogs/newsletters to ensure you’re up-to-date on the latest legislative updates. Use the form on the right to do so. Additionally, keep an eye on your email for other notices being sent regarding your plans. Your assigned Specialist can provide you our Whitelisting Tips document if communications sent by BRI are being redirected to your SPAM folder.

How is BRI managing COVID-19?

We have taken the necessary steps to safeguard the health and safety of our employees while ensuring clients and participants have continuous support and regular access to accounts and benefits through Benefit Resource (BRI). See more about BRI’s commitment to service.

Recent articles and updates
  • 8 Things to Know About the New COBRA Subsidy (Published 03/11/21)
  • How would a government funded COBRA subsidy work? (Published 03/05/21)
  • FSA Relief Considerations Q&A (Published 12/30/20)
  • Relief for FSAs in Year-end Spending Bill (Published 12/22/20)
  • Your 4-step back to work guide for commuting (Published 06/25/20)
  • IRS releases new relief affecting FSAs (Published 05/12/20)
  • IRS and DOL notice extends COBRA and health plan deadlines (Published 05/01/20)
  • Do I need to offer COBRA to my furloughed employees? (Published 04/21/20)
  • What you need to know about the CARES Act (Published 03/27/20)
Coronavirus news from BRI

We are actively monitoring developments to provide the latest content and COVID-19 resources to you through emails, blogs and social posts. To stay in the loop, follow us on social and sign up for our newsletter and latest blogs.


COVID-19 Resources for Employees

How can you fight COVID-19 right now?

There is a lot of information about what to do and what not to do to fight coronavirus. Start by making sure you’re following the CDC’s advice about best practices.

Election changes to accounts

See our blog about recent election changes to the following accounts from Benefit Resource:

  • Health Savings Account
  • FSA Dependent Care Account
  • Commuter Benefit Plan (mass transit and/or parking)

To learn about the election changes allowed for Medical FSAs, see our blog about the relief passed in the year-end spending bill.

OTC drugs and medicines are eligible

The CARES Act passed on March 27, 2020 allows OTC Drugs and Medicines to be purchased from health accounts without a prescription.

WHAT TO KNOW

  • OTC Drugs and Medicines purchased on 1/1/2020 or later are eligible for reimbursement from FSAs and HSAs. Reimbursement permitted for HRAs that currently allow OTC as eligible expenses. View Sample List of Eligible OTC Items
  • Use your Beniversal® Prepaid Mastercard® for purchases directly. If a merchant has not yet updated their systems to classify these items as an eligible expense, you will need to submit a claim to be reimbursed for these expenses. Claims can be submitted online or through the BRiMobile app. See out Submitting Claims Walk Through for instructions on doing so.
Recent articles and updates
  • Five Ways to COVID-Proof Your Election for 2021 (Published 10/20/20)
  • What will commuting after COVID-19 look like? (Published 06/11/20)
  • Do you need to make benefit changes because of COVID-19? (Published 04/01/20)
  • Managing your kids & health during social distancing (Published 03/19/20)
Coronavirus news from BRI

We are actively monitoring news about coronavirus and providing the latest content and COVID-19 resources to you through emails, blogs and social posts. To stay in the loop, follow us on Twitter and Facebook and sign up for our newsletter for the latest blogs.

Visit our blog for articles and updates on COVID-19

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