This code controls whether or not this benefit for the employee is deducted, given, or accrued when benefits are processed. The following table lists valid benefit status options:
Status |
Explanation |
Active |
Active is used for an active fringe, deduction, or accrual, e.g., a United Way donation that the employee still wants deducted from their paycheck. (Stored as code A.) |
Inactive |
Inactive is used for an inactive fringe, deduction, or accrual which will stop it from being processed. (Stored as code I.) |
COBRA |
COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) is only used to identify the deduction is related to COBRA and is not used for any payroll processes. (Stored as code C.) |
Mandatory |
Mandatory is used to enforce a fringe or deduction is processed during a pay run. (Stored as code M.) |
One time only |
One Time Only is used to designate a fringe or deduction should only be processed once and never again. (Stored as code O.) |