Impact on Pension and Health Benefits
for TAC Clergy who Withdraw or Discontinue Membership
The following information is provided as a resource to TAC clergy; however, any TAC clergy considering withdrawal should contact Wespath directly at 1-800-851-2201 to receive definitive information
regarding the impact of withdrawal upon their personal retirement benefits.
RETIREMENT & PENSION PLAN BENEFITS
For a summary of current retirement plans, click here.
- Active ordained deacons or elders who withdraw will receive a lump sum payment in lieu of a life annuity. Contact Wespath at 1-800-851-2201 to receive an estimate.
For more information, click here.
- Active provisional and associate members and local pastors who withdraw or discontinue are still eligible for life annuity benefits.
For more information, click here.
- Retired clergy who withdraw or discontinue will continue to receive a life annuity.
For more information, click here.
For a Wespath chart summarizing the impact of withdrawal on Pension Benefits click here.
ACTIVE GROUP HEALTH PLAN BENEFITS
- Active Clergy who withdraw or discontinue may not continue in the TAC Group Health Benefits plan.
For more information, click here.
RETIREE MEDICAL PLAN BENEFITS
- Retired clergy who withdraw or discontinue will lose eligibility for all retiree health plan benefits.
For more information, click here.