Practical advice for the everyday worker Open Enrollment only comes once year, and making decisions that will impact your bottom line for the next 12 months can be overwhelming and daunting. Where to start? What to do? According to a research survey conducted by Unum, nearly half of all U.S. workers spend only 30 minutes… Continue reading 3 Ways to Reduce Anxiety this Open Enrollment
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How to Submit a Dependent Daycare FSA Claim
Here is everything you need to know to successfully submit a Dependent Daycare FSA claim for approval. If you need a quick refresher on what the Dependent Daycare Flex Spending Account is, check out this overview. Checklist: Items You Must Include Completed claim form with employee signatureInvoice/receipt from service provider* (see below)If an invoice/receipt from… Continue reading How to Submit a Dependent Daycare FSA Claim
New Year, Healthier You? (Surprisingly eligible FSA items to help with your New Year goals)
With the first month of the new year almost behind us, how are you doing? Have you stayed on track with your 2018 goals and promises to yourself, or have you veered off path, maybe even refrained altogether from making any #goals? Whether you’re on the “new year, new you” bandwagon or not, FSA Store… Continue reading New Year, Healthier You? (Surprisingly eligible FSA items to help with your New Year goals)
School’s Out for Summer: Save on Summer Daycare with Your FSA
Summer is here (finally!) and many families are settling into new routines, carefully planning summer vacations around work schedules and commitments. It’s no doubt a busy time of year for people - especially working parents who have to worry about child care. Luckily, there’s some financial relief available for summer child care costs through Dependent Daycare… Continue reading School’s Out for Summer: Save on Summer Daycare with Your FSA
Using uberPOOL, Lyft Line & Via Fare with your Pre-Tax Transit Account
Earlier this year we reported that uberPOOL, Lyft Line and Via fares were being added to P&A's Benefits Card platform as eligible expenses under the pre-tax Transit Account. We are excited to announce the update is complete and, effective immediately, participants in the pre-tax Transit Account (Section 132 Plan) can use their P&A Benefits Card… Continue reading Using uberPOOL, Lyft Line & Via Fare with your Pre-Tax Transit Account
Coming Soon: P&A Benefits Card To Be Accepted at uberPOOL, Lyft Line & Via
P&A Group’s Benefits Card vendor, Alegeus, has just announced that uberPOOL, Lyft Line & Via fare can be paid for with the P&A issued Benefits Card. This new feature will provide greater convenience for commuter participants in the pre-tax Transit program! Previously, these fares were not authorized with the Benefits Card and therefore unable to… Continue reading Coming Soon: P&A Benefits Card To Be Accepted at uberPOOL, Lyft Line & Via
Top 5 Resources for Your FSA Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment is here and well underway for many companies. Making important benefit decisions for you and your family can be critical, and we want you to know about the free FSA tools available to help you. Before you enroll in your P&A Group Flex Spending Account (FSA), take advantage of these resources… Continue reading Top 5 Resources for Your FSA Open Enrollment
2016 Commuter Plan Q&A: Changes for Employees
Q: What are the changes to the rules for mass transit plans? A: The IRS issued 2014-32, click here. The most significant change to commuter plans is that employers may no longer provide cash reimbursements for mass transit expenses when a terminal-restricted debit card is readily available in the employer’s geographic area, beginning 1/1/2016. Parking… Continue reading 2016 Commuter Plan Q&A: Changes for Employees