What healthcare aides get

Eligible W-2 aides get the Alice Card, a Visa commercial credit card issued by Celtic Bank and powered by Stripe. Program funds are held at Fifth Third Bank, N.A. (Member FDIC). They tap at transit fare gates, commuter rail vending, bus fareboxes, parking garages, parking lots, parking meters, and parking apps. IRS 2026 limits are $340 per month for transit and $340 per month for qualified parking under Rev. Proc. 2025-32.

Home health aides driving between client visits should note that IRS commuter benefits cover commuting to a regular place of work and qualified parking, not mileage between client visits. Mileage reimbursement is a separate program.

Uber and Lyft are not IRS-eligible, with a narrow vanpool carve-out.

How healthcare payroll connections work

Alice connects with 30+ payroll providers, including connections to ADP, UKG, Paylocity, Paycom, Paychex, Toast, and others. Healthcare employers commonly run UKG, ADP, or Paychex. Per-diem and variable-hour aides are eligible on the same connection as full-time staff. Deductions post against actual pay period wages.

Setup speed

We will get you onboarded in one call. Healthcare employers typically launch inside two weeks of that call.

How much CNAs, MAs, and aides actually save

A CNA commuting by bus on a $90 monthly pass saves about 20%, or roughly $18 per month, actual savings depend on your tax situation. An MA paying $150 monthly for clinic parking saves about $30 per month. A home health aide on a $130 transit pass saves about $26 per month. We label that take-home difference as cash back during enrollment.

FAQs for healthcare employers

Are per-diem aides eligible? Yes, eligibility tracks W-2 employment.

Do home health aides qualify for parking benefits at client homes? Qualified parking under Section 132(f) covers parking at or near the employer's place of business. Parking at private client homes is typically not covered. Confirm with your plan administrator.

Can a contractor (1099) enroll? No, the IRS commuter benefit is W-2 only.