Welcome to the EPAUMC Benefits Portal

At the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of The United Methodist Church, we believe that caring for those who serve is an essential part of living out our mission:

“To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”

Our clergy, lay employees, and retirees dedicate their lives to ministry, service, and community impact. The Benefits Department exists to support them by providing resources for retirement security, health and wellness, and financial stability. By nurturing those who lead, we strengthen the mission of the Church in every community.

This Benefits Portal is designed to be your central resource for:

  • Understanding and managing your Wespath benefits (retirement, health, life, and disability)
  • Accessing local EPAUMC grants and support programs
  • Finding guidance as you plan for retirement, transitions, and wellness

If you have questions, start with the FAQs below — and if you need further help, the Benefits Team is always available to guide you.

Meet Your Benefits Team
  • Lynette Pope – Benefits Manager
    Oversees Conference benefit programs, retirement planning, and health coverage support.
  • Ravon Henderson – Pension & Health Benefits Specialist
    Provides direct support for clergy, lay employees, and retirees with day-to-day benefit needs, billing, and retirement transitions.

Together, we represent the EPAUMC in partnership with Wespath Benefits and Investments, ensuring that your benefits reflect both the care of the Church and the stewardship of its mission.

Contact Us: benefits@epagnj.org

There is an update to the Clergy Age 65 Medicare Information document for 2027. To view this document, click on the Retirement (Pre-65) button below.
Via Benefits (Post-65)
Active Health Benefits
Retirement (Pre-65)
Compass
FAQ
Forms and Resources
Compass Qualified Student Loan Provision

Eligible Compass participants can now access a new Qualified Student Loan Provision (QSLP) self-certification webpage in Benefits Access, where they can enter and certify qualified student loan payments that may count toward receiving Compass matching contributions, subject to plan provisions and eligibility requirements.

The Compass QSLP may be especially meaningful for clergy who are focused on repaying student loan debt and not contributing enough to receive the full Compass match. This means that if you’re paying off student loans, you can still earn the full 4% match on contributions in Compass. If you are not contributing the full 4% of your plan compensation, your qualifying student loan payments can “count” like retirement contributions toward the match – up to 4% of your plan compensation.

Please note: This provision is for EPA & GNJ eligible clergy 50% & above appointed who are participating in Compass and not contributing or contributing less than 4%.

Clergy are responsible for entering and certifying eligible payments through Benefits Access and should retain supporting documentation. Payments made during a calendar year must be certified by January 31 of the following year; therefore, qualified student loan payments made in 2026 must be certified (entered into Benefits Access) by January 31, 2027.

Download the Flyer to learn more
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ANNUAL ELECTION 2027October 28 – November 12 2026:busts_in_silhouette: For Active Clergy and Lay Employees
Select your 2027 benefits during the Annual Election period. Changes take effect January 1, 2027
Reminder: HSA and FSA elections do not automatically renew—re-enrollment is required!:globe_with_meridians: Explore Your Options
  • Log in to Benefits Access to review your coverage.
  • The BCBS of Illinois provider network will continue for 2027.

Current and new enrollees click here for more  information: Annual Election Page

2027 ANNUAL ELECTION (Webinar)
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m., Eastern time
Location: Online via Zoom
Presenter: Frank O’Brien, Senior Benefits Educator
HealthFlex is making important changes in 2027, including simplifying medical plan offerings and introducing Precision Benefits, a new decision support tool available during Annual Election. Join Frank O’Brien, Senior Benefits Educator, for a live webinar to learn what these changes mean for you and how to choose the plan that best fits your needs.
Register Here
Contact Us
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Lynette Pope
Benefits Manager
484-762-8225
benefits@epagnj.org

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Ravon Henderson
Pension & Health Benefits

484-762-8224
benefits@epagnj.org

WESPATH BENEFITS AND INVESTMENTS
www.wespath.org
Interactive Voice Response System Toll-Free Telephone: 800-851-2201