Retirement Plan Summary Plan Descriptions
View summary plan descriptions and regulatory notices for Wespath-administered retirement plans and benefit programs.
Clergy Retirement Security Program (CRSP)
CRSP combines a monthly retirement benefit that you receive for life that is based on years of service to the Church with an account balance that provides flexibility. It also incorporates benefits from two predecessor plans: the Ministerial Pension Plan and the Pre-82 Plan. View the CRSP Summary Plan Description
Ministerial Pension Plan (MPP)
This plan was replaced by CRSP effective January 1, 2007. Details about MPP are contained in the CRSP Summary Plan Description.
Pre-82 Plan
This plan was replaced by MPP effective January 1, 1982. Details about Pre-82 Plan are contained in the CRSP Summary Plan Description
Retirement Plan for General Agencies (RPGA)
General Conference approved closure of RPGA in 2024. As of January 2025, the plan balances were transferred into UMPIP and RPGA was closed.
Horizon 401(k) Plan
Horizon is a 401(k) plan for employees of nonprofit and for-profit organizations.Details of the plan are discussed in the Horizon 401(k) Plan Summary Plan Description
United Methodist Personal Investment Plan (UMPIP)
UMPIP is a 403(b) retirement savings plan for clergy and lay employees of The United Methodist Church, general agencies and other Church-related organizations. View the UMPIP Summary Plan Description
Benefit Programs
HealthFlex
HealthFlex is a wellness-driven group health plan for United Methodist Church annual conferences and employer groups.
Comprehensive Protection Plan (CPP)
This plan for eligible clergy and their families provides death benefits, long-term disability income replacement and certain survivor benefits.
UMLifeOptions
UMLifeOptions provides long-term disability and life insurance coverage for eligible lay employees and their families as well as supplemental life insurance plans for eligible clergy.
UMLifeOptions Long-Term Disability highlights
UMLifeOptions Life Insurance Plan highlights
Via Benefits
This program helps eligible retirees, spouses and certain disabled participants select Medicare supplemental health coverage.
Via Benefits HRA Notice of Privacy Practices
Call 1-866-249-7785 for more information about offering Via Benefits.