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Information and resources for members and employers of The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) September 9, 2020

From our President: Caring for all faithful ministers   The 2021 Benefits Plan expands access to benefits and assistance eligibility for all who serve the Church and affiliated employers. That includes the addition of Minister’s Choice to ensure that all who are ordained in the PC(USA) receive financial protection and retirement security.   More members will have access to grants through the Assistance Program in 2021   Effective January 1, 2021, eligibility for several assistance programs will be expanded to serve more Benefits Plan members, including ministers enrolled in the new Minister’s Choice benefits package.   Video: ‘Huge burden’ of minister’s seminary debt relieved through Board’s assistance   Watch the Reverend Jane Anabe discuss how Minister Educational Debt Assistance through the Board freed her to focus more wholly on her ministry.   Tips to help children return to school safely and successfully   The Employee Assistance Program can help parents and children head back to school safely and with confidence.   If you need to talk to someone, you have 24/7 access to licensed clinicians through the Employee Assistance Program. Call 866-640-2772 or visit mycigna.com to get help. Use code pcusa.   *The EAP is included with all medical options (PPO, EPO, or HDHP) offered through the Board of Pensions. See more about eligibility.   Did you know prostate cancer is the third most prevalent type of cancer in the United States? The good news is that the earlier the cancer is caught and treated, the more likely the patient will be cured. Learn about prostate cancer risk factors and who should get a screening.   Flu season starts in October and peaks December through February. And, with the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever that everyone over the age of six months gets vaccinated. If you have medical coverage through the Board of Pensions* and get your flu shot at a network provider’s office or network retail clinic (usually in a pharmacy), there’s no cost to you.   *Those enrolled in Triple-S, GeoBlue, or the Medicare Supplement Plan also have preventive care benefits under their plans, but coverage details may differ. Consult your plan’s provisions for details.   Register now for the second Well-Being Respite on September 16, which focuses on the spiritual dimension of wholeness. Respites are open to all Benefits Plan members and spouses and surviving spouses. Well-Being Respite is a unique online opportunity to step away from your daily routine and come to the well for spiritual renewal, mental stimulation, and thoughtful conversation.

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