Commuter Benefits Program

You can save on your commute however you get to work. The Commuter Benefits Program lets you pay for your eligible commuting costs through automatic, pre-tax payroll deductions.

How it works

The Commuter Benefits Program, administered by WageWorks, enables you to pay for public transportation, vanpool or parking expenses with pre-tax money.

WageWorks offers public transit coverage in all 50 states and in more than 350 metropolitan areas, so you're almost certain to benefit no matter where you live.

When you enroll, you are able to set aside up to $125 a month pre-tax for transit expenses and up to an additional $240 a month pre-tax for parking expenses. Amounts above these ammounts will be deducted post-tax. WageWorks uses that money to pay your commuting expenses. You'll see the savings in the form of reduced tax withholding.

You can enroll throughout the year or make changes whenever you choose-there is no open enrollment period. back to top

What's covered

WageWorks makes it easy to take advantage of your commuter program. Use it for:

• Bus, regional rail, streetcar, trolley, subway or ferry
• Vanpool
• Parking at or near work
• Parking at or near public transportation for your commute

Payment options

WageWorks has many options to help you pay for your commuter expenses.

Public transportation

WageWorks Commuter Card. This card works at points of purchase such as ticket machines and windows that accept credit and debit cards. After enrollment, your payroll deductions will automatically load to the card each pay date.

SmartCards. WageWorks loads contributions directly onto Transit Agency SmartCards where available.

Buy My Pass. Tell WageWorks which pass you want to buy from which transit or vanpool agency and it will be delivered to your home. Then place your order by the 10th day of the second month following your initial enrollment.

Parking

Pay My Parking. Tell WageWorks how much and when to pay your parking garage and a check is sent directly from your account. For transit pass delivery and parking payments, place your order by the 10th day of the second month following your initial enrollment.<.p>

Pay Me Back. Pay to park and then get reimbursed via check or direct deposit.

How to enroll

Enroll prior to the 15th of the month. Payroll deductions will start the following month.