Recent PrimeFlex Communications
As PrimePay sends out communications to PrimeFlex clients regarding changes in government regulations, updates on limits or new features available to clients and their employees... we will post them in this section of PrimeFlex Online. Please check back occasionally to view these communications so you can stay informed.
December 22, 2010 — Enhancement to participants - Introducing Mobile Communication for account alerts! Beginning immediately, participants can sign up to receive our proactive account communications using text message (SMS) as an additional alert method. In addition to email, participants will be able to receive this communication to either their mobile device or personal computer, increasing the likelihood that the communication is received. Click here to view the full announcement.
December 21, 2010 — Important changes from recent legislation that will affect all Plan Sponsors with Transportation Benefit Accounts. The Transit Account benefit monthly maximum will remain at $230 through December 2011. Click here to view the email notification that was sent out.
December 15, 2010 — Enhancements to the claims reimbursement process — Introducing Provider Payments! PrimeFlex is excited to bring another new enhancement to the area of our claims reimbursement process. Starting January 1, 2011, the claims reimbursement process will permit a participant to have PrimeFlex reimburse the medical provider directly for services rendered. Click here to view the full announcement.
October 2, 2009 — We appreciate your business and your commitment to FSAs, HRAs or HSAs. Your decision to implement one of these strategies enables you to provide a quality, yet cost effective benefit to your employees. These tax-favored account products help over 30 million Americans with their out-of-pocket costs at the dentist, hospital, office visits, optometrist and pharmacy. Click here to view the email notification that was sent out.
July 6, 2009 — Important changes in IRS regulations regarding the use of FSA and HRA debit cards were sent to PrimeFlex clients and their employees that participate in this pre-tax benefit. These changes affect the ability to use your PrimeFlex debit card for eligible FSA purchases at drug stores and pharmacies. This IRS change is effective July 1, 2009. Click here to view the email notification that was sent out.
July 2, 2009 — PrimeFlex clients received information on two new service enhancements... Online Claims Submission and Online Enrollment. These improvements are designed to enhance the overall experience for employers and employees. Online Claims Submission makes it easy for participants to submit receipts for their eligible expenses via the web. Online Enrollment makes it easy for employers to allow their employees to enroll for certain benefits online. No more paperwork to hand out and collect! Click here to view the email notification that was sent out.
February 23, 2009 — PrimeFlex clients that offer their employees reimbursement for mass transit and parking expenses received a notification that the transit limit will increase effective March 1, 2009. The Economic Stimulus Package enacted on February 17, 2009 increases the current $120 per month income exclusion for mass transit expenses to $230 per month. Click here to view the email notification that was sent out.
