Sep 21, 2026

ANNUAL ELECTION 2026
October 28, 2026 – November 12, 2026
:busts_in_silhouette: For Active Clergy and Lay Employees
Select your 2026 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.

2027 ANNUAL ELECTION (Webinar)
Date: TBD
More information regarding the webinar time will be provided at a later date.

Compass Qualified Student Loan Provision

The qualified student loan provision allows qualified student loan payments to count towards earning matching contributions from the UMC. This means that if you’re paying off student loans, you can still earn the 4% match on contributions in Compass.

Your qualifying student loan payments can “count” like retirement contributions toward the match–up to 4% of your plan compensation. 

:loudspeaker:New EAP Provider – Effective January 1, 2027

Beginning January 1, 2027, the new EAP provider will be Spring Health.
Spring Health: Click link for more information

:loudspeaker:ALEX Benefit Counselor ended on August 14, 2026.

The new open enrollment benefits tool is Precision Benefits.
More information to come from Wespath Benefits and Investments.

Effective January 1, 2026, Wespath Health Flex plan Behavioral Health Benefits – MD LIVE is covered at 100%!!
Wespath Health Flex MDLIVE: Behavioral Health Benefit provides

  • Virtual access to licensed therapists and psychiatrists by phone or video
  • 24/7 online scheduling and phone support
  • Virtual access via phone/video (no text)
  • Appointments are available 7 days a week, including evenings and weekends
  • Personalized treatment plans with ongoing care and follow-up

Available to child dependents ages 10 and over

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