Tag: Benefits
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
Change is Coming for Retirees in 2025
Starting January 1, 2025, United Healthcare will administer our group Medicare Advantage program instead of Humana. Since 2023, we have been working with Humana. They had given us a two-year… Continue Reading Change is Coming for Retirees in 2025
Rethinking Aging: Staying Active and Positive
The other day, I jumped over a fence at my in-law’s house, and I landed wrong and injured my knee. I’m recovering just fine, but it did remind me that… Continue Reading Rethinking Aging: Staying Active and Positive
Free Weekday Retreat for Clergy
The Michigan Conference Benefits Office is exploring holistic approaches to clergy health, so we encourage you to stay tuned for future programs and opportunities. Taking time for retreat is important… Continue Reading Free Weekday Retreat for Clergy