Together Archive

Items about VEBA

  • VEBA premium holiday

    A letter from the Ministry of Christian Giving is being mailed this week reminding congregations and other synod entities that those who participate in VEBA, the synod's health care plan, will be receiving November health insurance premium statements reading "zero amount due." VEBA was able to enact the premium holiday because of its reserves due to less use and better discounts from providers... read more

    Published on: October 19, 2009

  • Call for nominations

    The Synodical Council has issued a call for qualified laymen to serve on the WELS VEBA Commission; WELS Pension Commission; WELS Investment Funds, Inc.; WELS Church Extension Fund; and WELS Foundation. The laymen, who serve on a volunteer basis, provide vital expertise and grassroots advice to administrators who manage these entities... read more

    Published on: December 15, 2008

  • WELS VEBA open enrollment reminder

    Only two weeks remain in the current open enrollment and plan election period for WELS VEBA health plan coverage. Eligible WELS workers who wish to enroll in the WELS VEBA health plan and current WELS VEBA members who wish to change their plan options must complete and return the appropriate form to the Benefit Plans Office by Dec. 1, 2008. Enrollments and changes will be effective Jan. 1, 2009... read more

    Published on: November 17, 2008

  • VEBA rates more competitive

    WELS Benefit Plans Director Jon Flanagan is urging all active WELS called workers, employees, and organizations not currently taking advantage of VEBA—the synod's group health care plan—to take a close look at its more competitive rate structure... read more

    Published on: October 6, 2008