Announcements

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Update to COVID-19 Assessment Waiver Program

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• The federal Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 expired on May 11, 2023
• Beginning on September 1, 2023, the temporary waiver of assessments The Church Pension Fund offered for clergy participating in The Church Pension Fund Clergy Pension Plan and the International Clergy Pension Plan will end 

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COVID-19 Test Kit Provisions Update

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• Here is what's changing. 

 

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At-home COVID-19 Test Kit Update

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• Free COVID-19 test kits from the US Government
• Using your Express Scripts pharmacy benefit to order test kits

 

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ICPP and Overdue Assessments

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• No interest charged until January 1, 2023

 

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COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage

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• The Episcopal Church Medical Trust members
• Medical Trust Medicare Supplement Health Plan members
• Access to the COVID-19 vaccine

 

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CEO Message-COVID-19 Assessment Waiver Update

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September 2, 2020

• Letter to Bishops
• Additional Financial Support
• Clergy Pension Assessment Waivers: Up to Four Months
• Continued Accrual of Credited Service
• Church Insurance: COVID-19 and Defense of Negligence Claims

 

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CEO Message—Update

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May 22, 2020

• Mental Health Awareness Month
• Employee Safety and Wellbeing
• Update on CPG Conferences
• COVID-19 Support Resources
• DC Plans: Loan and Withdrawal Features
• Insights & Ideas

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  Dear Friends:

  These are challenging times. The disruptions to our Church, work, and family lives have been stressful, and stress can compromise our overall wellbeing. I want you to know that we have resources that can help.

  May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Frank Armstrong, our Chief Operating Officer, has prepared a video summarizing some of the mental health programs we offer. Also, I encourage you to review all the wellness resources available to you and your loved ones. For example, we recently hosted a webinar on Psychological First Aid Strategies and Church Publishing Inc. has published a number of topical books.

  We continue to focus on the safety and wellbeing of our CPG employees around the country. To this end, we have decided that our domestic offices will remain closed at least through Labor Day, September 7. All CPG employees continue to work remotely, so please do not hesitate to call or email us if you have any questions or issues that need resolution. As always, we are here eager to serve you.

  We believe that it would be imprudent to host our usual client conferences in New York this fall and winter. Abbreviated versions of the Episcopal Business Administration Conference (EBAC) and the Bishops Conference will be hosted virtually in 2020. We have not made decisions about the Education & Wellness conferences that are scheduled elsewhere around the Church for fall and winter, but we will communicate any updates as soon as possible.

  We have updated the COVID-19 Support Resources section of our website in response to feedback requesting further clarification about telehealth and virtual healthcare visits. I encourage you to visit our website or contact our Client Services team at Benefits@cpg.org or (866) 802-6333 if you continue to have questions.

  Individuals in The Episcopal Church Lay Employees’ Defined Contribution Retirement Plan and The Episcopal Church Retirement Savings Plan (the RSVP plan) who have an interest in withdrawal and plan loan features available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act should contact Fidelity Investments at (800) 343-0860 or visit their COVID-19 Resource Center. If you are considering either of these options, you are encouraged to speak with your tax advisor to understand the impact of any withdrawal or loan.

  Finally, I am pleased to announce that on June 25, we will host a virtual Insights & Ideas panel for the entire Church. Over the past several years, we have traveled around the country to share insights and expertise from industry leaders and academics on the topic of socially responsible investing. We are finalizing plans for our first virtual event, and we hope you or the investment-focused members of your teams will attend. Details will follow.

  I continue to be so impressed and inspired by the resilience and innovation of our Church at this time, and it is incredibly gratifying to be able to serve you. I appreciate your ongoing confidence and support.

  Please stay safe and well – and in touch!

  Faithfully,

  Mary Kate Wold
  CEO and President

 

 

A Message from Frank Armstrong, Chief Operating Officer

May 11, 2020

• Mental Health Awareness Month
• Cigna Employee Assistance Program

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CEO Message—Update

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April 30, 2020

• How CPG stays in touch with clients and Church leaders
• Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Update
• Pension Plans Remain Strong
• CPG In-Person Conferences Postponed through June
• Clergy Pension Assessment Waiver Update
• Grace Period Reminder
• Frequently Asked Questions

 

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A Message from Roger Sayler, Chief Investment Officer

April 3, 2020

• Status of The Church Pension Fund (CPF)
• Overview of CPF’s health
• Confidence in our ability to pay pension benefits

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CEO Message—Additional Support and Financial Relief

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April 2, 2020

• Treatment of claims for virtual provider appointments
• 90-day hardship grace period for pension assessments, health benefits, property & casualty coverage, life insurance, and disability policies
• Helpful resources

 

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CEO Message—Special Assistance for Challenging Times

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March 23, 2020

• View the Most Rev. Michael B. Curry ‘s video message
• Clergy Pension Plan assessments waiver
• Healthcare out-of-pocket expenses
• Church Publishing resources
• Property risk management
• Conferences

 

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CEO Message—We're Here for You

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March 20, 2020

• Our decision to work from home
• Staying connected

 

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COO Frank Armstrong Provides an Update During the Coronavirus Crisis

March 16, 2020

• Our decision to work remotely
• How CPG remains connected to you

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General Announcement

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March 13, 2020

• General healthcare precautions and guidance