Tag: Benefits
Tax season tips for clergy
It’s tax season, and there are two important things we want you to know about this year. First, 1095-Cs have been mailed to those who have our Conference health insurance. This… Continue Reading Tax season tips for clergy
Use Teladoc and skip the waiting room
This winter, I suffered from an ear infection that just wouldn’t go away. I had to take multiple rounds of antibiotics before it finally cleared up. I felt terrible for… Continue Reading Use Teladoc and skip the waiting room
New Clergy Care Hotline
We’re excited to introduce a new opportunity for you! It’s a way for you to share your needs with us so we can better support you and the clergy you… Continue Reading New Clergy Care Hotline
Big life changes mean benefit updates
As many of you know by now, our family has a new member. Since we recently welcomed a new child into our household, it seems like a great time to… Continue Reading Big life changes mean benefit updates
Benefits office takes over workers’ comp
In our January newsletter, we outlined items that will remain unchanged in 2026. This month, we would like to highlight an important change taking effect in 2026. The Michigan Conference… Continue Reading Benefits office takes over workers’ comp
New grants supporting clergy health & renewal
The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan has been supporting clergy in the last few years to participate in the Practical Church Leadership (PCL) program at Dakota Wesleyan University. This program… Continue Reading New grants supporting clergy health & renewal
Clergy death benefit—explained
This month in 3 Minutes 4 Your Benefits, we talk about the clergy death benefit. What is it? Is it life insurance? Check out our latest video and learn a… Continue Reading Clergy death benefit—explained
Your 2026 health benefits overview
As we start 2026, it’s a good time to take a moment to review your health care coverage and the benefits available to support your health needs. Below you’ll find… Continue Reading Your 2026 health benefits overview
Flu season lessons
It’s wonderful to be back as MI Benefits Guy after parental leave. Although I officially returned on December 1, I’ll admit it was a bumpy reentry because our entire family… Continue Reading Flu season lessons
A Benefits Christmas Carol
Picture this… On the Wednesday before Christmas at 9:30 AM, the Benefits 3Js gather for their weekly staff Zoom meeting. (No, we don’t have The Golden Girls cheesecake.) Suddenly, the… Continue Reading A Benefits Christmas Carol