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The Prepaid Benefits Card is here!

Benefits Design Group, Inc. is excited to announce that we are now offering the Benny™ Prepaid Benefits Card, developed by Evolution1™, the leader in innovative payment services, with our administrative program for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Benefits cards have been around for almost 15 years and there are now millions of cards in circulation.  As you consider enhancements to your current benefit offerings, it’s time to consider a card for easier benefit access and increased employee satisfaction for tax-favored accounts.

Get on board and offer this great benefit to your employees today!

The advantages of the Card to your employees are as follows:

New Benefit – you’re providing a new, low-cost, high-value benefit that employees love, in an age of takeaways and cost shifting.

FICA Tax Savings – implementing the Prepaid Benefits Card has resulted in increased employee participation, as well as increased annual election amounts year after year. Employers have seen immediate increases of 20 – 40% in participation, and annual contribution increases ranging from 10 – 50%.  That translates into significant FICA tax saving that in some cases, can pay for the program.

IRS Compliance- Advanced auto-substantiation technology can verify the eligibility of many transactions, minimizing the need to request receipts from the cardholder.  Letters requesting receipts are sent only when necessary.

The advantages of the Card to your employees are:

Cash flow friendly – cardholder spending accounts (e.g. FSAs) are directly debited for eligible expenses, eliminating “out-of-pocket” cash payments and then waiting for reimbursement.

Convenient and easy to use – eliminates claim forms

Simple to track – balances are available online 24/7 – this detailed tracking can be used to predict more accurate (and increased) annual election/salary reduction amounts in subsequent years.

Click Here Frequently Asked Questions

                     Durbin Amendment

                  Benny Prepaid Benefits Card FAQ

The Durbin Amendment (Section 1075) of the Dodd-Frank Wall-Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and Its Effects on the Benny Prepaid Benefits Card 

Summary: Effective April 1, 2013 a new regulation goes into effect as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall-Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act that requires consumers to be provided with the ability to pay using a PIN (Personal Identification Number) at the point of sale, in addition to the current signature process.   

Keep in mind, that the use of a PIN is not required to access your funds via the Benny Prepaid Benefits Card.  You can continue to use your Benny Prepaid Benefits Card as you always have – no change required, simply by swiping your card and providing a signature.

TO REQUEST A PIN FOR YOUR Benny Prepaid Benefits Card:

  • To create a PIN, please call 1-866-898-9795
  • The automated system will walk you through the prompt to create your own self-selected PIN for your Benny Prepaid Benefits Card.  
  • Remember to keep your PIN private.

We recommend creating a unique PIN that cannot be easily guessed by others.   

Am I required to use a PIN to access funds in my account?

No, you can continue to use your Benny Prepaid Benefits Card as you always have – no change required, simply by swiping the card and providing a signature.  

I have more than one card; does each card have its own PIN?

No, the PIN is the same for all cards issued to your family. If you choose this option, make sure other family members are aware of the PIN. Alternatively, they can continue to pay using the signature process. 

If I don’t know my PIN or have not yet selected one can I still use my card?

Yes, simply let the merchant know that you wish to pay using the signature process and they will direct you accordingly.

How do I use my PIN when using my Benny Prepaid Benefits Card?

Once you swipe your card at the point of purchase, choose “Credit” or “Debit” on the keypad. 

Choosing “Credit” will require only your signature. Choosing “Debit” will require you to enter your PIN.

Will I be able to receive cash-back or access my accounts via ATM with this new PIN option?

No. PINs will only allow you to pay for eligible goods and services as they do today. Cash-back and ATM transactions will not be allowed. 

Contact our office today to find out how you can get debit cards for your Flexible Benefit Plan Today!

 

 

 

 

 

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