The Past Service Rate for 2027 will be $792 per year of annuity credit for the Pre-82 Pension Plan. This represents a 3% increase over 2026. The Pre-82 Pension Plan, also known as Supplement One to the Clergy Retirement Security Plan (CRSP), is a defined benefit pension plan administered by Wespath and provides eligible clergy with a pension benefit for their years of ministry with The United Methodist Church before 1982.
For conference action · Pensions
Resolution for 2027 Past Service Rate
Report I · 2026
Conference is asked to set the 2027 Past Service Rate at $792 per year of annuity credit for the Pre-82 Pension Plan, a 3% increase over 2026. This rate determines the pension benefit paid to clergy for their years of ministry before 1982 under the Wespath-administered defined benefit plan.
Board of Pensions (and Health Benefits)
Source: RT 2026 Pre-Conference Report, p.110 · p. 112 ↗
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