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Information and resources for members and employers of The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) February 19, 2020

Employee Spotlight: Meet Doug Batezel   Doug Batezel, Vice President, Information Technology, talks about his journey to the Board of the Pensions.​   Understanding the value of income security benefits   An important part of financial well-being is being prepared for an unexpected loss of income as well as saving for retirement.    America Saves Week offers tips and tools to build a better financial future   America Saves Week encourages financial well-being for you and those you love with helpful information, tools, and tips.   Confused about the difference between copays and copayments? Watch this short video that explains what these and other Medical Plan terms mean. And, you’ll earn 20 Call to Health points when you log on to Call to Health and complete the Understanding Medical Plan Terms challenge.   Three myths about e-cigarettes   If you or a loved one uses e-cigarettes, it’s important to know the facts, as well as how your benefits from the Board of Pensions can offer support if you want to quit.   Do you want to make a positive life change?   Ignite Your Life coaching through Call to Health can help you reach those goals while earning Call to Health points.   Three reasons to use Teladoc   Some days you know you should see a doctor, but you just want to stay in bed. With Teladoc, you can do both.   Updated tax resources available   The Tax Guide for Ministers (including the Housing Allowance Letter) and Federal Reporting Requirements for Churches are now available through Benefits Connect (see Quick Links when you log on).   Building resilience As much as we would prefer it to be otherwise, life is not always kind. Each of us will encounter various setbacks, disappointments, crises, and traumas. “Even for the relatively self-aware and emotionally adept, struggles can take us by surprise,” says Kira M. Newman of the Great Good Science Center at University of California, Berkeley. If we can be resilient in the face of adversity, our struggles do not need to derail us. Resilience is the ability to navigate life’s extraordinary challenges in a way that enables you to continue moving forward. According to Meg Jay, clinical psychologist and professor at the University of Virginia, some ways we can build resilience include recognizing that our struggle is valid and rooted in our, not others’, experience; practicing self-compassion; recognizing the ways adversity has made us strong; leaning into others — not trying to do it alone; and practicing optimism. Each of us has the ability to develop behaviors, thoughts, and actions that enhance our ability to address our emotional pain and change the narrative. Copyright © 2020. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 2000 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-3928 Questions? Call us at 800-773-7752 (800-PRESPLAN).