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

From our President: Waiting in hope   ​As we wait to celebrate the coming of Christ, we look forward to something new. Watch his video message Read the message   Reducing holiday stress in an unusually stressful year   The holidays will likely feel different this year — and that may lead to increased stress and anxiety. Here are tips to help you manage holiday stress, even during this most unusual of seasons. Important announcement: New ID cards     If you’re enrolled in the PPO, EPO, HDHP, or the Medicare Supplement Plan for 2021, watch your home mailbox for new prescription ID cards from Express Scripts and new medical ID cards from Highmark. Be sure to use your new cards when filling prescriptions or visiting your healthcare provider in 2021.    Chair of Board’s diversity council says its work is ‘a journey’   Yvette Russell, Vice President, Customer Engagement, was invited to speak about that journey at last week's annual meeting of the Church Benefits Association.   Five ways to use your healthcare FSA   Unsure how to use healthcare FSA funds before the end of the year? Here are five ways.    Vision discounts available with Medicare Supplement coverage   In addition to a preventive allowance that can be used toward the cost of a routine vision exam, the Medicare Supplement Plan provides discounts on eye exams, glasses, and contact lenses.    Reimagining Christmas    As we enter into a Christmas season that will likely look and feel very different, Lori Neff LaRue, Director, Wholeness Education, discusses the importance of centering ourselves and reimagining how we celebrate this year.   Medicare Supplement enrollees receive dues holiday   The Board of Pensions is pleased to grant a December dues holiday for the Medicare Supplement Plan. Those enrolled in the plan for December will receive dues-free coverage this month.     Support the Christmas Joy Offering   By giving to the Christmas Joy Offering, you honor God's gift of Jesus Christ. This offering supports current and retired church workers in their time of need and Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color. We’re a 2020 NACD NXT award winner for making diversity and inclusion a priority.

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