Tag: Benefits
Juggling on a balance beam
I am not MI Benefits Guy; I’m the other bearded Joel, Joel Fitzgerald. But with Joel Walther away on parental leave, I was asked to write an article about decisions… Continue Reading Juggling on a balance beam
Changes in 2026 to Pre-65 Participant Medical & Prescription Drug Plans
The Conference has long provided a best-in-class health insurance policy to our active & retiree participants. The world of health care has continued to see increasing costs, yet our plan… Continue Reading Changes in 2026 to Pre-65 Participant Medical & Prescription Drug Plans
Finding help and hope through Omada
Greetings! I’m Debbie Thomas, Chairperson of the Health Committee on the Board of Pension and Health Benefits, as well as a pastor in our Conference for 25 years. Three years… Continue Reading Finding help and hope through Omada
2026 Open Enrollment Webinar
A special webinar will be held October 27, 2025 at 11 AM to go over the changes for the 2026 health care. Click to join the webinar and enter Passcode: 917763.… Continue Reading 2026 Open Enrollment Webinar
Changes coming in 2026 to BCBS active participant plan
The Conference has long provided a best-in-class health insurance plan to our active participants. The world of health care has continued to see increasing costs, yet our plan has remained… Continue Reading Changes coming in 2026 to BCBS active participant plan
Support available for parental leave costs
I have exciting news! MI Benefits Guy has become MI Dad Guy, temporarily. My family welcomed a new addition into our home, and as you read this, I am on… Continue Reading Support available for parental leave costs
Protect your FSA benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) allow you to pay for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. To maintain the tax advantages, the IRS requires strict compliance with how… Continue Reading Protect your FSA benefits
Finding benefits made easier
I recently was having a conversation with someone about the fact that I own quite a few domain names. I don’t own any actual real estate, but in digital real… Continue Reading Finding benefits made easier
Discover the Omada program
We’ve heard some people sing the praises of Omada, while others have no idea what it is. If you’re in the latter group, check out this month’s 3 Minutes 4… Continue Reading Discover the Omada program
Benefits Access has a brand new feature
Hopefully, you’ve heard from us before about a great tool you can find at www.benefitsaccess.org for understanding your retirement. The Retirement Projection Tool is one of our favorite features on… Continue Reading Benefits Access has a brand new feature