Vol. XXI, Issue 8

February 17, 2022

Retirement Webinar Invitation to Clergy Participants

Wespath sent an eblast on Tuesday, February 15 to clergy participants who have notified their conference that they intend to retire this year. The eblast encourages them to attend retirement webinars scheduled throughout the spring. Presented by Wespath's Benefits Education team, these webinars include information about moving through the retirement process, navigating Benefit Access to make retirement benefit elections, options for deferring benefits, and more. There is no cost to attend.

Wespath Update to Participants

Wespath sent a participant email from Wednesday, February 16 and Thursday, February 17 to all participants. This issue of the Wespath Update includes articles about Wespath's vision for the future, how to get COVID test kits at no cost, America Saves Week and related Virgin Pulse cards, restoring single sign-on for BCBS participants, differences between COLAs and annual annuity increases, highlights from the Investments Insights blog, registration information for Wespath retirement webinars and "Delivered to You," and a link to the latest monthly investment report. Participants received the articles that are relevant to them.

Fiduciary Focus: Investment Complexity and Operating Models

Which asset classes and investment vehicles are optimal for different organizations? In the latest edition of our Fiduciary Focus educational series, we explore this question and highlight the factors to consider when structuring an institutional investment portfolio!

Wespath Holiday Closing—Presidents Day

Wespath will be closed on Monday, February 21, in observance of Presidents Day. Customer Service assistance will be unavailable that day.

Benefits Access for participants can be used to access acount information and complete transactions 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The automated phone system, accessible by calling 1-800-851-2201, will also be available for participants.

The Benefit Access Portal for Plan Sponsors and Wespath Institutional Investor Portal will be available to plan sponsors, conferences and institutions.


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