Selecting 2026 BOP Benefits: What You Need to Know

As we look ahead to the second half of the year, I’m grateful for all you do in service to your community of faith as well as congregations and leaders across your region — it is a vital expression of our shared ministry.

2026 medical pricing for dues packages now available

At its summer meeting, the Board of Directors of The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) approved medical dues increases to the Congregational Pastors Package and Transitional Pastor’s Participation for 2026, in response to continued challenges in the healthcare industry that continue to drive up costs. Pricing for 2026 medical dues for these packages is now available, and the dues for the Covenant Package will remain unchanged.

Pricing for benefits, including medical coverage, provided outside of these dues packages will be available when employers review their Employer Agreements.

What’s ahead: Selecting benefits for 2026

Your congregations’ 2026 Employer Agreements will be available in Benefits Connect Aug. 28-Oct. 3. This is their opportunity to review pricing and select one or more benefits to offer their employees for next year. Look for an announcement email with more details soon.

Annual Enrollment for employees in your congregations will take place Oct. 20-Nov. 7. This is their opportunity to choose benefits their employer has offered for 2026. Employers will have access to updated communication resources in the coming months to help guide staff through the enrollment process.

We encourage you to share this information with congregations and leaders in your care.

Don’t miss this: The Value of the Benefits Plan webinar

You’re invited to explore how the Benefits Plan of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) provides comprehensive benefits that support ministry during The Value of the Benefits Plan webinars this summer. These webinars, featuring Board of Pensions staff, will highlight:

• how scripturally based values of A Theology of Benefits are woven throughout the plan

• healthcare trends and costs, the value of our income protection plans, and the Assistance Program

• how our employer and member services team supports you and those called to serve

The webinars will be held Aug. 14, 2-3:30 p.m. ET, and Aug. 19, 1-2:30 p.m. ET. They are open to all throughout the Church, including mid council leaders, pastors, employer representatives, church staff, personnel committee chairs, and church business administrators. Registration is now open.

Look for additional webinars coming in September to support 2026 benefits decisions.

If you have any questions or would like to talk through your congregations’ benefits planning needs for 2026, I’m here to help.

In peace, 

Rev. Kevin Keaton

Church Consultant 215-435-1301