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Information and resources for members and employers of The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) October 7, 2020

From our President: Need widens with the coronavirus crisis   The Assistance Program of the Board of Pensions is a way for the Church to lend support to those who are struggling. Watch his video message Read the message   Board of Pensions earns national recognition for diversity and inclusion work   The Board is one of 10 finalists for the annual NACD NXT awards, presented by the National Association of Corporate Directors, for making diversity and inclusion a priority — both throughout the agency and in its own makeup.   It's Clergy Appreciation Month — a time to thank our dedicated Presbyterian ministers for their spiritual nourishment, sensitive pastoral care, faithful stewardship, commitment to mission, and so much more. Thank you for serving the PC(USA)!   Video: The Employee Assistance Program can help   Career development, personal growth, and issues around workplace diversity are topics many individuals face. Watch this video to learn how the Employee Assistance Program* can help you find valuable resources to navigate challenging issues in the workplace.   *The Employee Assistance Program, provided through Cigna Behavioral Health, is available to all eligible employees and their household members.   Early detection is the best way to beat breast cancer   October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual observance to increase awareness of the disease. Because breast cancer can occur with no symptoms, it's important to know your risk factors.   Four tips to help you answer the Call to Health before time runs out   Just six weeks remain to answer the call and save on 2021 medical deductibles. Try these tips to help you achieve your Call to Health goals by November 13.   Register now for the third Well-Being Respite on October 21, which focuses on the vocational dimension of wholeness and features the Reverend Dr. Eric Chavis as the keynote speaker. Respites are open to all Benefits Plan members and spouses and surviving spouses. Step away from your daily routine and come to the well for spiritual renewal, mental stimulation, and thoughtful conversation.   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.

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