News
June 23, 2020
Two ELCA-Recommended Health Benefit Options for 2021
The ELCA Health Plan has always been a community plan, designed to meet the specific needs of ELCA congregations, institutions, social ministry organizations, churchwide organizations, seminaries, and those serving in […]
Read moreMay 7, 2020
New On-Demand Videos Bring Living Well to Life
As the ELCA’s wellness leader, Portico is always on the hunt for innovative benefits and services that can help its faith-centered membership live well. In January 2020, Portico proudly introduced […]
Read moreFebruary 25, 2020
IFF Investment Brings Positive Change to Communities
In November 2015, Portico selected IFF, a community development financial institution that serves low-income and special need communities in the Midwest, as its first social impact first (SIF) investment. Now, […]
Read moreFebruary 11, 2020
Customer Care Center Achieves Milestone Distinction for Excellence
Portico is proud to announce for the fifth consecutive year, the Customer Care Center has been certified as a Center of Excellence by BenchmarkPortal, a contact center benchmarking, certification, and […]
Read moreJanuary 9, 2020
Message to Members and Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Nearly five years ago, Portico issued a news release about a lawsuit filed against the ELCA Board of Pensions (doing business as Portico Benefit Services). This lawsuit was one of […]
Read moreJanuary 2, 2020
ELCA Health Plan Takes Another Evolutionary Step
Portico’s 2020 Live Well invitation represents an important next step in the evolution of its wellness approach to health benefits. This year’s new benefits help members access quality health care […]
Read moreDecember 21, 2019
Political Advocacy Pays Off for Churches and Affiliated Organizations
Religious organizations, rejoice! Several pieces of pro-church legislation have become law, thanks in part to successful advocacy efforts by Rev. Jeff Thiemann and fellow Church Alliance partners.
Read moreOctober 27, 2019
2020 Annuity Adjustments Approved
Each fall at the board of trustees meeting, Portico recommends adjustments to monthly variable annuity payments, annual dividends, and the bridge fund crediting rate for the ELCA Participating Annuity Trust.
Read moreSeptember 15, 2019
2019 Churchwide Assembly Again Calls Portico to Action
As the primary decision-making body of this church, the ELCA Churchwide Assembly gathered its more than 900 voting members in Milwaukee Aug. 5 – 10 under the theme “We are church.”
Read moreSeptember 1, 2019
Impax Reports Positive Environmental Impact for 2018
Impax Asset Management is a U.K.-based global stock investment manager making a worldwide difference by investing in companies that employ measurable positive environmental strategies, including wind farms, solar technology, and […]
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