Benefits considerations

Effective salary

Effective salary includes various types of compensation and/or reimbursements paid by employers to employees. Unique to the Board of Pensions, effective salary is not the same as the taxable income reported to the IRS or the Social Security Administration.

Benefits packages and dues incentive programs

​We offer packages and programs that support the well-being of ministers and their families, as well as the long-term vitality of PC(USA) congregations. Pastor's Participation is a comprehensive benefits package for ministers, while Minister's Choice provides important financial protection for ministers who are not in installed positions. Dues incentive programs, including Benefits Grants for Organizing Pastors and Pathways to Renewal, bring pastors into Pastor's Participation at reduced dues.

Benefits with no hourly work requirement

Employers can choose from several benefits options that have no hourly work requirements for employees to participate. Consider these options for both full- and part-time employees.

Resources

Toolkits

Use these toolkits to engage with and educate employees about benefits.

Calculators

These online calculators assist employers in selecting and administering benefits for their employees. 

BoardLink

Receive and pay monthly invoices online — quickly and easily — with BoardLink.

Benefits documents

Find detailed information about benefits offerings in these documents.

Forms

Use these forms to apply for, initiate, or change benefits.

Administrative rules

These rules help guide employers in the administration of benefits.

Benefits notices

These important notices include legal information about benefits, HIPAA privacy practices and members' rights, and summaries of benefits and coverage. 

Church Plan Compliance Obligations

This document provides information about employer and Board of Pensions responsibilities with respect to sponsoring and offering benefits through the Benefits Plan of the PC(USA).