1. City of New York
February 2018

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Agenda
Commuting Options
Account Funding
WageWorks Site
Helping to Spread the Word
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3. How much can you save on Transit?
Without WageWorks
With WageWorks
Gross annual pay (estimate)
$45,000.00
Estimated tax rate - 40%
$18,000.00
Estimated annual commuting expenses ($121 x 12)
$1,452.00
Net annual pay
$27,000.00
Adjusted gross pay
$43,548.00
$17,420.00
Final take-home pay
$25,548.00
$26,128.00
Take home this much more: $580.00
*Estimate based on the maximum pre-tax contribution of $260/month for a transit benefit and $260/month for a parking benefit over the course of 12 months. Individual savings may vary based on contribution amounts, income, individual tax rates, state of residence, and other factors. Terms and conditions apply.
Based on a marginal federal income tax of 23%, FICA (Social Security) tax of 8%, and state income tax of 7%.
Except in MS, NJ, and PA
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4. What does this mean for employees?
New York City Transit NY NJ CT
Employees can save up to 40% on public transit and parking as part of their daily commute to work
Bus, train, subway or ferry
Parking at or near public transportation
Expanded Coverage - More employees can fully leverage the program
Metro-North and LIRR
NJ Transit and PATH
Buses
Ferries
Access-A-Ride
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5. How much can you save on Transit & Parking?
Without WageWorks
With WageWorks
Gross annual pay (estimate)
$45,000.00
Estimated tax rate - 40%
$18,000.00
Estimated annual commuting expenses ($520 x 12)
$6,240.00
Net annual pay
$27,000.00
Adjusted gross pay
$38,760.00
$15,504.00
Final take-home pay
$20,760.00
$23,256.00
Take home this much more: $2,496.00
*Estimate based on the maximum pre-tax contribution of $260/month for a transit benefit and $260/month for a parking benefit over the course of 12 months. Individual savings may vary based on contribution amounts, income, individual tax rates, state of residence, and other factors. Terms and conditions apply.
Based on a marginal federal income tax of 23%, FICA (Social Security) tax of 8%, and state income tax of 7%.
Except in MS, NJ, and PA
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Commuting Options
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7. Commuting Options WageWorks® Commuter Card
Premium TransitChek® MetroCard®
Transit Passes
Access-A-Ride
Park-N-Ride
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Commuter Card
The Commuter Card Plan enables you to buy your transit passes and tickets across the Tri-State area at almost 90 operators.
Card is funded with payroll deductions on each pay date.
A Personal Identification Number (PIN) is not required to use this card.
When using the Commuter Card at a vending machine that accepts both credit and debit cards, be sure to choose “Credit”.  
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9. Premium TransitChek® MetroCard®
The Premium TransitChek MetroCard provides employees unlimited, local transit rides 365 days a year.
Use the card for travel via the MTA NYC Transit subway, MTA NYC Transit local bus, MTA Staten Island Railway, NICE bus, or the Westchester Bee-Line local bus.
Delivered directly to your home and ready to use—no waiting in line at the MetroCard® vending machine each month.
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Transit Pass
Transit Pass Plan - have your transit passes mailed to your home. Pick from a catalog of transit providers and pass and ticket options.
Participants can buy multiple passes from different operators.
Metro-North and LIRR
NJ Transit and PATH
Buses
Ferries
Access-A-Ride
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11. Access-A-Ride/Paratransit
The Access-A-Ride program covers other paratransit services in other transit agencies.
These offerings are available under the Transit Pass plan and participants will have a Transit Account just like other participants enrolled in the Transit Pass Plan.
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Park-N-Ride
Park-N-Ride plan - if you pay to park at a transit station as part of your commute to work, you can save money on parking.
You must be enrolled in a Transit benefit plan to enroll in the Park-N- Ride plan.
With a variety of reimbursement options you can easily pay for your eligible parking expenses.
Pay My Parking
Pay Me Back
WageWorks Parking Card
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Account Funding
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14. How Commuter Funding Works
Pre-tax payroll elections will be deducted twice a month (four times if paid weekly).
These funds will either go into your account or directly to your WageWorks Commuter Card based on your enrollment in the plan. Funds that go into your account will be used to pay for your transit and/or Park-N-Ride order for the following month.
For example, deductions in July will be used to pay for your August 10 order for the September benefit month.
If there are not sufficient funds in your account by the 10th of the month, your order will not be processed. You will need to re-elect your pass again for the next month’s order deadline.
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Commuter Card Timing
Electing a Commuter Order
Funding the benefit
Elect/Change Deduction Plan with the City by the end of June
Payroll Deductions commence on the next available pay date
Receive your WageWorks Commuter Card within two weeks of making the election.
Payroll Deductions in July are loaded to your commuter card on your pay day.
Access Your Funds
Funds are available on your pay day.
Adjust to the dates of the time we are meeting
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16. Transit Pass / Park-n-Ride Timing
Electing a Commuter Order
Funding the benefit
Elect/Change Deduction Plan with the City by the end of June
Payroll Deductions commence on the next available pay date
Payroll Deductions in July will be used to pay for your September pass
Go to WageWorks site to register and order by August 10th
First benefit month
September 2016 – passes will be received in time for September 1st
Adjust to the dates of the time we are meeting
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17. Key Calendar Dates for Passes
2016 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
July
Aug
Order
Dead- line
Sept
First Benefit Month
July 1
Pay Date
July 15
Pay Date
July 29
No Deduction
August 4
Order Deadline MNRR / LIRR
August 10
Order Deadline
August Receive Pass
Adjust to the dates of the time we are meeting
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Replacing a PMC
Online 24/7
Phone
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Mon - Fri
Walk-in
36 W 44th St., Suite 1202, New York, NY 10036
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM | Mon - Fri
Key Points
No fee for a replacement card
No reimbursement for out of pocket expenses
Photo ID required to access the Replacement Center
A replacement card will be received at home in 3-4 days
If you don’t receive your initial card by the 26th of the month, please contact WageWorks
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Monthly Admin Fees
No Administrative Fee (fringe benefit)
WageWorks Commuter Card – No Admin Fee Plan
Premium TransitChek® MetroCard® (PMC)
Access-A-Ride (for City, DoE and NYCHA employees only)
$1.77 Administrative Fee
WageWorks Commuter Card – Unrestricted Plan
$3.05 Administrative Fee
Transit Pass
Park-N-Ride
Access-A-Ride (for CUNY employees only)
Fees are deducted from your pay once per month
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20. Highly Innovative Tech
Online portals, tools and multi-featured mobile app available 24/7
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21. Employee Microsite

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Online Portal
Self-Service Capabilities
Commuter Card & PMC Replacements
Commuter Card Balances
Easy to download commuter order history
Real time alerts: Incomplete Commuter enrollments
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23. Registering on the WageWorks Site
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Benefits On the Go
Updated user experience
Parking claims supported on the app
Pay My Provider
Pay Me Back
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25. Frequently Asked Questions
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26. Helping to Spread the Word
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Updated Materials
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Updated Materials
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29. Media Gallery for Coordinators
One stop shop for all supportive communications materials
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30. Help Spread the Word
Encourage your employees to enroll and begin saving money
Send to your employees
Hang posters in common areas
Hand out flyers and include in new hire kits
Use banners on any existing agency intranets
Include cut & paste copy on agency newsletters, s, etc.

31. There’s No Reason NOT to Sign Up!
Save on taxes
Get passes at home
Pay for parking easily
Enroll online
Sign up, change, or cancel anytime
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32. Contact NYC OPA at transit@payroll.nyc.gov
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