Now’s the time for churches to review, update, and submit their employer agreement with the Board of Pensions for 2019. Employers have until October 12 to log on to benefitsconnect.pensions.org and click the Employer Agreement tab at the top of the home page to select the benefits the church’s employees may select during the annual enrollment period this fall (October 29-November 16). Below are links to Board of Pensions resources to help employers make their decisions:
- Selecting 2019 Benefits section on pensions.org
- Guide to Selecting 2019 Benefits
- Benefits Plan at a Glance 2019
The Board of Pensions is now requiring all employee information (hiring, change of salary, termination, etc.) be submitted through the Benefits Connect website. If your church has not already done so, they should designate a benefits administrator and register the church for employer access to Benefits Connect. Click here for the Benefits Connect Quick Start Guide.
I also highly recommend that churches sign up to receive the Board of Pensions “Employer News” newsletter. The newsletter is published monthly and provides information regarding recent Board news, important updates, and information specifically for employers. To receive the newsletter, please contact the Board of Pensions (1-800-773-7752, communications@pensions.org) or get in touch with me (304-744-7634, treasurer@wvpresbytery.org) and I can help you get a copy.
If you have questions for the Board of Pensions about the Benefits Plan or the benefits selection process, call the Board at 800-773-7752 (800-PRESPLAN) and select “Employer Services.”