Some local churches provide their clergy or lay staff with cash allowances to purchase health insurance coverage outside of the NC Conference Blue Cross Blue Shield group health plan. Administration […]
pension
Can our pastor’s pension bill be shared among all the churches he/she serves?
Yes, churches on multi-point charges and churches being served by a Dual Appointment pastor can split their monthly NC Conference pension bill. Our billing system does limit the split to […]
How and when can I make a change to my personal contribution to the United Methodist Personal Investment Plan (UMPIP)?
You may start, stop, increase, decrease, or change the tax designation of your personal contribution to the UMPIP at any time. Complete the UMPIP Contribution Agreement form. Give a copy to […]
I’ve heard there is a match from my church’s pension contributions. How can I make sure I’m earning that match?
Yes, there is a matching component included in the church’s pension contributions for both full and part time pastors. In order to earn the full benefit from the church’s contributions, pastors […]
How do I know how much to withhold from my pastor’s paycheck for his/her benefits?
You may refer to the benefits bills you receive each month. The withholding items listed on the pension bill from the NC Conference are the Comprehensive Protection Plan (CPP) – Pastor, […]
I’m changing from serving on a part-time basis to serving on a full-time basis. How does this impact my pension benefits?
There are several changes that may happen: If you had previously waived from the United Methodist Personal Investment Plan (UMPIP), then as a full-time pastor your waiver will no longer […]