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Commuter Benefits

Save money when you pay for eligible mass transit and parking expenses with before-tax dollars with Commuter Benefits.

Here’s a high-level overview of the Commuter Benefits. For details, review the Commuter Benefits Plan Details.

Features
Contributions	The monthly before-tax contribution limit is $325 for mass transit and $325 for parking. Contributions are deducted once a month from your first paycheck of the month.
Eligible Expenses	Eligible expenses include: Passes, tokens, fare cards or vouchers for the bus, train or subway Commuter vanpool expenses are eligible if they meet IRS guidelines Eligible parking expenses include paid parking at or near your workplace, transit parking facilities and “park and ride” lots
Enrollment Deadlines	Elections/changes must be made by the 10th of the month to go into effect the next month. You can choose the “Recurring Option” to elect monthly orders to continue until you make a change or cancellation. Note: If you are using the Long Island or Metro-North Railroad in New York, you must elect/change by the 4th of the month.
Options for Commuter Expenses
Prepaid Cards	Reloadable commuter benefit cards are perfect for those that park and ride or take public transportation. Accepted at transit agencies or designated transit retail centers where only transit and vanpool passes, tickets, and fare cards are sold, or at fare vending machines.
Transit Passes	Products offered for hundreds of transit agencies nationwide. Simply select your desired transit passes through the Commuter Benefits online account, and you will receive your product by mail each month.
Smart Cards	Several transit agency-specific Smart Cards are offered for your daily commute, nation-wide. More options are constantly being added.
Transit Vouchers	Vouchers are redeemable for passes, tickets, or cards anywhere transit, or vanpool vouchers are accepted. Vouchers may only be cashed by businesses that provide transportation services.
Direct Pay	Your parking provider will be paid each month on your behalf.
Reimbursement	Get reimbursed for your out-of-pocket parking expenses.

Manage your Commuter Benefits

Here’s how you can view and track your Commuter Benefits and submit claims:

Go to Workday, click My Benefits & Retirement application
Select your network status (on or off the BMO network)
Select Reimbursement Accounts > Commuter Account > Manage My Commuter Benefits

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Important Forms/Docs

Commuter Benefits Plan Details