Jan. 8, 2026. Through the Bicycle Commuter Program, the State of California voluntarily provides a taxable benefit to eligible state employees. The Program encourages employees to consider bicycle commuting as a means of active transportation.As a reminder, the HR... Read MoreRead more about Bicycle Commuter Program Policy – Annual Report Reminder for Non-CalATERS Departments
Dec. 24, 2025. For 2026, the monthly limit for a Third-Party Pre-Tax Parking Reimbursement Account Program deduction from an employee’s income to pay for qualified parking will be $340. This amount is an increase of $15 over the limit of $325 in effect for the... Read MoreRead more about 2026 Monthly Deduction Amount for the Third-Party Pre-Tax Parking Reimbursement Account Program
Dec. 24, 2025. The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Benefits Division is updating the statewide Employee Wellness Program. These changes begin January 1, 2026. They do not impact the requirements outlined in Executive Order W-119-95 or CalHR Human... Read MoreRead more about Employee Wellness Program Updates
Dec. 16, 2025. For 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) maximum monthly exclusion amount (monthly limitation) will be $340 for eligible employees (R01, R02, R03, R04, R05, R06, R07, R08, R09, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17, R18, R19, R20, R21, and all... Read MoreRead more about Mass Transit and Vanpool Commute Program – Increased 2026 Incentives for Eligible Employees
Oct. 17, 2025. The Mass Transit and Vanpool Commute Program (Program) provides mass transit and vanpool incentives to all eligible state employees as outlined in the following CalHR Online Human Resources Manual sections:Mass Transit Commute Program (new)Vanpool... Read MoreRead more about Mass Transit and Vanpool Commute Program Updates