Office of Sponsored Programs and Research.
Office of Sponsored Programs and Research (SPAR)
Research Foundation Employee Benefits
Pre-Tax Benefits for Full-Time Status Employees
Link to Main RF Employee Benefits Page
Pre-tax fringe benefits
(must be renewed every year)
Medical Expenses
- The funds will be deducted before taxes and an account will be set up to store the funds
- Must project out of pocket medical expenses that the employee expects to spend (i.e., doctor visits, prescriptions)
- By December 31 st , all unused money will be lost
Dependent Care/Child Care Expenses
- $5,000 maximum deduction plan per year
- Submit invoices to the plan to get reimbursed
Transportation Expenses
- For public transportation/parking only
- Submit receipts per month
- Can change amount deducted on a monthly basis
- Funds deducted rolls over to the next year
To activitate any or all of these benefits, you must make your elections on-line in the "My Payroll and Benefits" ( RFCUNY LoginRequired) Section of your RFCUNY Employee account. If you have any questions, contact Cecilia Paxtot at 212-417-8632 (Benefits Rep. for Baruch College).
Last Updated: 07/30/2017