Contribution Rate Changes for 2019

Portico’s board of trustees approved, on average, the lowest contribution rate increase in five years. This will include disability and survivor rate reductions, sizeable reductions in the cost of ELCA Medicare-Primary health benefits, and a low baseline ELCA-Primary health rate increase.

ELCA Medicare-Primary Members Can Expect Enhanced Coverage in 2019

The ELCA and Portico have worked together to design changes to ELCA Medicare-Primary benefits and the related subsidy. Members age 65+ can expect enhanced coverage, and most will experience lower monthly contributions.

When Cure Isn’t Possible … But Healing Is

Pastor Jessica Harren’s journey with chronic pain and illness embodies the belief that it is possible to live well — and find healing — in the midst of challenging circumstances.