Through the Commuter Benefit Reimbursement Account, you can set aside money from your paycheck pre-tax to pay for work-related commuting expenses.
Each month you can contribute up to a maximum of $325. Reimbursements are made from the pretax contributions you previously had deducted from your paycheck. To utilize the benefit, present your ASIFlex debit card as payment to any transit provider who accepts VISA debit cards. You may also seek reimbursed by completing a claim form. Reimbursements are made within three days following receipt of the completed claim form. Best of all, you can sign up, change your contribution amount, or terminate your account at any time by calling the Benefits Hotline.
If you do not spend the full amount you contributed for the month, the money will roll over month to month and year to year. You can then use the funds for future expenses. Claims can be submitted at any point in time if you are still actively contributing to the Commuter Benefit Reimbursement Account. Once you terminate your participation in the program, or leave state employment, you must submit all claims within six months of your termination date to be reimbursed.
Eligible expenses include:
| Bus | Ferry | Rail |
| Monorail | Streetcar | Trolley |
| Train | Subway | Vanpool |
Eligible expenses are those you incur to commute to and from your place of employment. A Vanpool is considered a highway vehicle with seating capacity of at least six adult passengers. At least 80% of the mileage must be for commuting and the number of employees transported must be at least half of the adult seating capacity.
Eligible expenses do not include bicycle or repairs, non-work-related parking or transit/vanpool expenses, gas or fuel, tolls, or vehicle repairs.
Please note, if you are already enrolled in the Commuter Benefit Reimbursement Account, your election from 2025 will carry over to 2026, unless you waive your coverage.
For more information about the Commuter Benefit Reimbursement Account, please contact ASIFlex at asi@asiflex.com or by phone at 800-659-3035.
