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By Jenny Ivy |
February 7, 2012
Inside a proposed Senate transportation bill is a provision that, if approved by Congress, would reverse cuts to the monthly pre-tax transit benefits available to workers who use public transportation and vanpools.
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By Jenny Ivy |
January 31, 2012
Pressure is mounting for Congress to reverse cuts to commuter benefits as part of a major tax package this year.
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By Jenny Ivy |
November 17, 2011
Consumer-driven benefits provider WageWorks recently launched a new mobile application designed to minimize the claim process for health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
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By Amanda McGrory |
March 11, 2011
Congressmen Charles Boustany, R-La., and John Larson, D-Conn., introduced the Medical Flexible Spending Account Improvement Act, which would allow consumers to withdraw and pay taxes on any residual funds in their medical flexible spending accounts.
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By Jenny Ivy |
November 17, 2010
Grassroots advocacy organization Save Flexible Spending Plans is making a last-ditch effort to get new Congressional leaders to repeal a provision of health reform before the Jan. 1 effective date.
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By Amanda McGrory |
October 21, 2010
According to a new survey, many Americans do not understand how flexible spending accounts can save money on routine out-of-pocket health care costs.
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By Jenny Ivy |
September 9, 2010
According to IRS guidelines, beginning Jan. 1, employees won't be able to make over-the-counter purchases using their flexible spending account or health reimbursement account unless they have a prescription.
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By Jenny Ivy |
July 15, 2010
Compliance headaches and a fast-approaching deadline have benefit administrators scrambling to prepare.
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By Danielle Andrus, AdvisorOne |
March 17, 2010
An early effective date threatens plan participants and administrators alike.
