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Associa Benefits Plus

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To reward your loyalty to Associa and help you be the best version of yourself, we created Benefits Plus. This program allows you to work on your personal wellbeing by reimbursing you for activities and purchases that enhance you physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. The money can be used for everything from gym memberships to charitable donations and everything in between. We want you to be your best and hope these funds help you find ways to stay grounded.

 

You'll become eligible for Benefits Plus on January 1st following your hire date:

For example, if you were hired on March 3, 2020, you would become eligible for Benefits Plus on January 1, 2021.

 

Reimbursement Guidelines :

  •  You can only submit claims for purchases made in the current calendar year. 
  • The balances do not carry over year to year, so be sure to submit your claims by December 31 of the calendar year. Balances reset on January 1st.
  • You will receive your reimbursement within 2 pay periods (or 30 days) of approval of submission.
  • Taxable income: Benefits Plus reimbursements are considered taxable income and will be shown as such on your payroll check
  • You must be employed at Associa at the time of payout.

Reimbursement Expenses:

  • Gym membership/fitness/personal trainers
  • Massages
  • Standing desks
  • Weight loss programs (Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Nutrisystem, Shakeology, etc)
  • Smoking, cessation products
  • Athletic event registration feed (5K, marathon, obstacle course events, etc.)
  • Wearable fitness tracking devices and fitness equipment
  • Zoo, museum, park memberships

 

Matching Charitable Donations:

Matching your charitable funds is also great opportunity to double your support. Your charity must be an approved 501(c)(3) charity through the IRS. To verify that the charity you are requesting matching funds for is an organization eligible for IRS support, https://apps.irs.gove/app/eos/ and search by name or location. Charitable donations are matched and mailed directly to the charity.

  • You will not be reimbursed for charity donations. Additionally, Associa Cares is not eligible for charitable matches due to conflict of interest and IRS regulations.

 

First Time Homebuyer:

First Time Home Buyers are eligible for a $1,000 reimbursement once you become eligible for Benefits Plus (January 1st following one full year of employment).

  • The max reimbursement per year for Benefits Plus is $1,000. First-time home buyers will not be eligible for further Benefits Plus reimbursements or charitable donation matching for the plan year balance.
  • If reimbursements or charitable donation matching were already used in the same plan year, a prorated amount up to the maximum of $1,000 will be provided to the employee with approved submission.
  • First Time Homebuyer requests must be for the current year the home was purchased. For example, if you purchased a home in 2019, your request must be submitted by 12/31/19.

 

Questions? Email the Wellness Team at wellness@associa.us.