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Introduction Transportation Services [insert audience name] [insert date] Instructions to Presenter Customize the first slide to your audience Delete the Bicycle Account slide if the employer does not offer it Confidential property of OptumHealth. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from OptumHealth. What are Transportation Services? A tax-free way to… …plan, save and pay some of your commuting expenses Confidential property of OptumHealth. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from OptumHealth. $4,380 Confidential property of OptumHealth. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from OptumHealth. 4 Pre-tax dollars for transit and parking Pre-Tax Funds Every $1 set aside for commuting expenses Confidential property of OptumHealth. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from OptumHealth. Lower Taxable Income Save 38¢ 5 Pre-tax dollars for transit and parking 2012 Limits: $125/Month Transit $240/Month Parking Total 2012 Limit $365/ month Confidential property of OptumHealth. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from OptumHealth. 6 Use it or lose it? YOU keep more of YOUR money. Confidential property of OptumHealth. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from OptumHealth. 7 Example 1: Parking What could Jim use the money for? Lunches, gas, baseball tickets… Calculations based on FICA rate of 7.65%. Jim is a fictional character used to illustrate this OptumHealth Financial Services SM program. Confidential property of OptumHealth. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from OptumHealth. 8 Example 2: Transit What could Michelle use the money for? Coffee, books, shoes… Calculations based on FICA rate of 7.65%. Michelle is a fictional character used to illustrate this OptumHealth Financial ServicesSM program. Confidential property of OptumHealth. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from OptumHealth. 9 Example 3: Parking + Transit What could Lourdes use the money for? Groceries, car maintenance, a vacation… Calculations based on FICA rate of 7.65%. Lourdes is a fictional character used to illustrate this OptumHealth Financial ServicesSM program. Confidential property of OptumHealth. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from OptumHealth. 10 Many eligible commuting options Mass transit: bus, rail, ferry, subway Other eligible options, such as vanpools Parking while you are at work Mileage, tolls, fuel, taxi fares carpooling and business travel are not eligible. Spouse and dependent commuting expenses are not eligible. Confidential property of OptumHealth. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from OptumHealth. 11 Bicycle Account Up to $20/month in vouchers Parking and storage fees Equipment, supplies and repairs Accumulate vouchers to buy a new bike Cannot use during same month as transit or parking benefit Confidential property of OptumHealth. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from OptumHealth. 12 Easy to choose, easy to use www.optumhealthfinancial.com Adjust your election at any time Begin using at any time You decide how much to contribute Confidential property of OptumHealth. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from OptumHealth. 13 Determining your contribution Look at your expenses Adjust estimates if your commute varies. Change monthly election if needed Confidential property of OptumHealth. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from OptumHealth. 14 Contribution Examples Driving for Flexibility Going on Vacation Parking: $20 x 6 days = $120 Parking: $20 x 4 days = $80 Bus: $4 x 15 days = $60 Bus: $4 x 11 days = $44 Confidential property of OptumHealth. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from OptumHealth. 15 www.optumhealthfinancial.com This communication is not intended as legal or tax advice. Please contact a competent legal or tax professional for personal advice on eligibility, tax treatment, and restrictions. Federal and state laws and regulations are subject to change. © 2012 OptumHealth Financial Services Confidential property of OptumHealth. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from OptumHealth. 16