December 2024 Benefit Insights
For December, Key Health and Pension benefit updates include tips for Healthy holidays, and Lunch and Learn information. (Input needed for future Lunch and Learns.)
Read MoreNovember 2024 Benefit Insights
For November, Key Health and Pension benefit updates include Open Enrollment, HSA/FSA/HRA account education, Lunch and Learn input needed and Beneficiary information.
Read MoreThis Life-Changing Journey: Guides along the pathways of faith
In her inaugural column, Rev. Danita R. Anderson reflects on recent transitions into her new role as assistant to the bishop, honoring mentors and laypeople who shaped her faith journey. She invites the church to walk alongside her in navigating both joys and challenges, acknowledging a new chapter in their shared spiritual path.
Read MoreHealth insurance rates and default plan set for 2025
A new “default” plan and clergy flat rate (the portion of the premium paid by each church) are part of NIC clergy medical insurance for 2025. Last summer, the Northern Illinois Conference Board of Pensions set the 2025 clergy flat rate to $1,850. Churches will contribute this amount toward the insurance premium for each of their appointed full-time clergy (and partner or family).
Read MoreBishop Dan Schwerin Asks for Protection and Support of Clergy in Cross-Racial/Cross-Cultural Appointments
As the news media report an increase of white Christian nationalist rhetoric, we are seeing that inhospitality toward people who were not born in the U.S. and clergy serving in cross-racial appointments is increasing.
Read MoreOctober 2024 Benefit Insights
For October, Key Health and Pension benefit updates include Open Enrollment Education, ALEX Benefits Counselor information, OptumRX pricing, and UMPIP Contribution information.
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