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Information and resources for members and employers of The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) October 22, 2020

Employee spotlight: Meet Ruth Adams   In her new role, Ruth is rethinking how the Assistance Program helps members and their families in need.   New partner selected to administer prescription drug benefit   After a rigorous selection process, the Board of Pensions is pleased to announce its partnership with Express Scripts to administer the prescription drug program for members with medical coverage, effective January 1, 2021. “We have spent significant time ensuring that the service Express Scripts provides our members will be best in class,” said Patricia M. Haines, the Board’s Executive Vice President and Chief Benefits Officer.    The Assistance Program embodies our connectional Church   If you are able to help during this time of crisis, consider a gift to the Assistance Program. These gifts are an expression of our care for one another, and there is a particular need now, for those of us who can, to show such care. The Assistance Program supports the health and wholeness of members. See if you qualify for a grant.    'People my age have so much debt and so much of it is student loan debt,' says minister aided by the Board's Assistance Program   The Reverend Jessica Paulsen was faced with the challenge of carrying student loan debt that would take years to pay off. A Minister Educational Debt Assistance grant helped Rev. Paulsen pay off that debt in just 12 months.     Board of Pensions chosen as one of three national winners for diversity and inclusion   The annual NACD NXT awards recognize exemplary board leadership practices that promote greater diversity and inclusion as reflected throughout the organization.   Annual enrollment for 2021 benefits starts October 26   This year's annual enrollment is October 26 through November 13. During this time, employees may change benefits elections, or add or drop coverage, for 2021.   Did you know that each year more than 250,000 American women are diagnosed with breast cancer? The best way to fight breast cancer is through early detection. If you're a woman 40 years of age or older with medical coverage through the Board of Pensions, an annual mammogram, including 3-D imaging, is included as part of the Medical Plan's preventive care benefits.   New temporary disability benefit provides ministers with valuable protection   The Temporary Disability Plan — new for 2021 — provides financial protection to members, including those in Pastor’s Participation and Minister’s Choice. Here’s how you could benefit.   The power of networking   Networking is one of the most powerful tools in any industry, as well as in our personal lives. We weren’t created to live this life alone and, by establishing a network and leaning into it, we avail ourselves of deep wells of encouragement and support as well as friends and colleagues with whom we can share information, ideas, resources, and connections. The myriad challenges that have emerged in the midst of the pandemic have highlighted the need to lean into our personal and professional networks for employment contacts, caregiving assistance and respite, in-home school support, and food and housing needs, among other things. With whom do you need to connect — or reconnect — and how might you share the strength of your network with others?    Register now for the fourth Well-Being Respite, on November 18, which focuses on the emotional/physical health dimension of wholeness and features the Reverend Larissa Kwong Abazia 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.

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