Employer guidance
Our commitment to service excellence is a defining characteristic of what we do. We are honored to provide benefits — a call that we take seriously. Part of the value of partnering with the Board of Pensions can be found in the administrative resources and personalized service support we provide throughout the year.
Benefits management and invoicing through Benefits Connect
View your invoices easily and make your payments securely using Benefits Connect, our benefits management website.
You can also mail payments to:
The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
P.O. Box 13715
Philadelphia, PA 19101-3715
Benefits Connect can be used to select benefits for your employees and complete other administrative tasks quickly and at your convenience.
Benefits dues and considerations
Dues and costs
Dues are provided annually to employers for benefits offered through the Board of Pensions, including Health & Wellness Plans; Death, Disability & Life Plans; Retirement Plans; and dues packages.
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. Benefits Grants for Organizing Pastors bring organizing pastors and evangelists 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
Administrative rules
These rules help guide employers in the administration of benefits.
Benefits Connect
Manage employee benefits using Benefits Connect.
Benefits documents
Find detailed information about benefits offerings in these documents.
Benefits notices
These important notices include legal information about benefits, HIPAA privacy practices and members' rights, and summaries of benefits and coverage.
Calculators
These online calculators assist employers in selecting and administering benefits for their employees.
Forms
Use these forms to apply for, initiate, or change benefits.
Toolkits
These toolkits provide information and materials to help employers set up tax-advantaged accounts, including flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs), and to help employees enroll in benefits.
EAP support for employers
Employers have access to no-cost management consultation services through the Employee Assistance Plan, administered by Cigna. The EAP provides assistance with workplace issues ranging from employee performance to natural disasters.
We're here to help
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