Category: Benefits
Change to Delta Dental
We want to remind everyone that on January 1, 2025, we switched our dental and vision coverage to Delta Dental. Our vision network remains VSP, but it will be managed… Continue Reading Change to Delta Dental
New UMPIP Billing Process & Benefits Reminders
One thing I’ve learned so far is that I need to communicate more than I ever expected. Much of this job revolves around communicating with people. We switched to Delta… Continue Reading New UMPIP Billing Process & Benefits Reminders
Health Insurance Benefits for Car Owners
In this month’s 3 Minutes 4 Your Benefit, you can learn how to obtain a letter to show your auto insurance carrier that you have qualifying health insurance, which can… Continue Reading Health Insurance Benefits for Car Owners
New sick leave requirements in February
As both the Office of Benefits and Human Resources for the Conference, we typically focus this newsletter on benefits-related updates. However, an important new law in Michigan—the Michigan Earned Sick… Continue Reading New sick leave requirements in February
Help us improve clergy burnout
Since I began this position, one of my goals has been to find ways to address clergy burnout. I know from my colleagues and my own experience that doing ministry… Continue Reading Help us improve clergy burnout
A change to how we bill coming July 2025
Currently, the Conference bills local churches for the pastor’s pension and disability insurance available to them through the denomination, while Wespath collects any personal contributions made by the clergy to… Continue Reading A change to how we bill coming July 2025
Access your new Delta Dental ID cards
The latest edition of “3 Minutes 4 Your Benefit” is available here. In it, we explain how to access your new Delta Dental vision and dental ID cards.
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.