We’re excited to announce CPS Retirement Solutions Consultant Brian Page is sharing his expertise during the “Exploring Pension Essentials” webinar April 26 at 1 p.m. CT! Whether your ministry is new to the Concordia Retirement Plan pension or just getting started, this webinar will provide valuable and foundational information about the CRP – what it is, how it works and why it’s important – as well as your employer responsibility for CRP administration.
Need a helping hand with payroll? Learn more about our payroll services provider, Paycor, by attending an upcoming webinar that will include an exclusive demo for LCMS ministries. “Payroll and HR Solutions for your Ministry” is May 3 at 1 p.m. CT., and will provide:
An overview of Paycor.
A demo of Paycor's technology.
Examples of fellow ministries that have switched to Paycor’s services and experienced significant savings.
Last fall Beth Jones, Director of Ministry Solutions, answered many of your top HR questions during a webinar. We had such an incredible response that we’re ready for round two! Make room on your calendar for a special webinar May 5 at 1 p.m. CT where Beth will tackle your HR-related questions and provide actionable solutions.
Are you up to speed with the Concordia Disability and Survivor Plan and how it benefits your workers in their time of need? If your answer is no – that’s okay! We’re providing a rundown May 17 at 1 p.m. CT during a featured webinar that explains the fundamentals of the CDSP.
This webinar will cover:
Plan provisions.
Administrative teams.
Life cycle of a disability claim.
This is the first webinar of a series delivered throughout the year that is dedicated to educating LCMS employers about the disability benefits available through the CDSP.
Last month we held a webinar to walk you through our new "Welcoming a Worker Toolkit" and share onboarding best practices. If you missed the webinar, no worries – you can watch it on demand!We asked for your input, and many employers shared suggestions on additional resources they'd like included in the toolkit. We’re on it – in fact, we’ve already added a new video that walks you step-by-step through the process of adding a new worker in the BAS. Keep an eye on our toolkit so you don’t miss any new resources to help you onboard team members with confidence!
Our Concordia Retirement Savings Plan 403(b) Spring Enrollment campaign has ended, but you may still have work to do! As part of your employer responsibilities, CRSP elections and changes made by your workers during CRSP 403(b) Spring Enrollment will need to be updated and remitted to 90 Degree Benefits, or your payroll partner if using Paychex or Paycor.
If you have questions about remitting contributions, contact 90 Degree Benefits at 800-486-7664 ext. 2556 or [email protected]. For general questions about the CRSP, contact Concordia Plans at 888-927-7526, ext. 6008.
Digital invoices – new feature
On the next digital invoice you receive (through secure email or the Employer Portal), look for the newly added link to our Online BillPay system. After reviewing your invoice, simply click the link to go straight to the payment site. We hope this feature will make it even more convenient for you to securely pay your invoices.
Included Health is on stand-by to help your workers
It’s better to be prepared than to have to scramble to get ready, especially when it comes to an unexpected health need.
Someone receiving a chronic illness diagnosis – such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease – shouldn’t have to be concerned about transferring health records and scheduling appointments. When your workers register for Included Health (formerly Grand Rounds by Included Health), a personal healthcare assistant is on stand-by to take care of the paperwork and appointments whenever care is needed. This is just one of the many ways Included Health can help your workers with their health care needs.
Concordia Plans wants to make sure your workers always have immediate access to care, which is why we’d like your help encouraging workers to register for Included Health.
Registering takes less than five minutes! Here’s what you can tell them:
Call 866-357-9819 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET (Monday-Friday) to speak with the Included Health care team and set up an account.
Download the Included Health app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Enter an email and a password to create your account.
Help your workers get prepared now so they’re ready later.
Upcoming member communications
Here’s a snapshot of the emails we’ll send your workers this month (they may also receive additional communications from our vendors):
Financial Wellness Education webinar series
Our next financial education webinar "Talking to an Advisor” will be held April 21.
April Benefits Connector
The April Benefits Connector email highlights the ways we care for workers with a variety of health and financial wellness solutions.
Included Health
This Included Health (formerly Grand Rounds by Included Health) email explains the Concierge Services referenced above.
Mental Health
We’ll be helping to promote Doxology retreats for pastors and teachers, which are available all year at no cost (except personal transportation). In May, we’ll be sending out a survey so we can better understand members’ needs around mental health.