New “3 Minutes 4 Your Benefit” video series

I often joke with people that I have a face made for the radio. I’ve never loved seeing myself on screen. This is particularly funny because now that I’ve stepped… Continue Reading New “3 Minutes 4 Your Benefit” video series

Retirement projections are back!

With the introduction of the new pension program, Compass, in 2026, Wespath’s Retirement Benefits Projection tool was temporarily unavailable. However, it’s back again, allowing you to project your retirement benefits,… Continue Reading Retirement projections are back!

UM Student Day set for November 24

Churches are encouraged to receive an offering for United Methodist Student Day, which funds scholarships for United Methodist students.

Change in Dental and Vision Coverage

Just last month, I told you how important dental care is, and this month, I’m sharing that, based on participant feedback, we will be changing dental and vision insurance providers… Continue Reading Change in Dental and Vision Coverage

Yes, Virginia, there was a data breach

You may have received a letter in recent months like the one shown here. A number of people have reached out to our office to verify whether these letters are… Continue Reading Yes, Virginia, there was a data breach

Changes to Your UMPIP Contributions

This is the time of year when many clergy have filled out their Compensation Forms for the coming year. You may have changed your contribution to your pension (UMPIP) as… Continue Reading Changes to Your UMPIP Contributions

Virgin Pulse becomes Personify Health on January 1, 2025

On January 1, 2025, Virgin Pulse will change its name to Personify Health. Below, we’ve outlined some key points to help you prepare for this change. What is changing: The… Continue Reading Virgin Pulse becomes Personify Health on January 1, 2025

2025 Active Health Insurance Plan Premiums Increasing

At the September meeting of the Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits (CBOPHB), it was decided that a rate increase for our active health insurance plan through Blue Cross… Continue Reading 2025 Active Health Insurance Plan Premiums Increasing

Celebrate Dental Hygiene Month

Jesus says it’s not what goes into someone’s mouth that defiles, but what comes out (Matthew 15:11). There’s something important about mouths because it’s also what goes on in your… Continue Reading Celebrate Dental Hygiene Month

Open Enrollment Coming in October

For the past few years, we have held an open enrollment period for our active health care plans in November. We are moving our open enrollment window to late October… Continue Reading Open Enrollment Coming in October