The Clergy Act and Social Security for Ministers
Guidance and updates on how the Clergy Act may impact your benefits.
What is the Clergy Act?
The Clergy Act has been signed into law. Beginning in 2029, there will be a two-year window for ministers who previously opted out of Social Security to re-enter the system and begin working toward future eligibility for benefits.
Geneva Benefits Group actively supports this legislation on behalf of the ministries and families it serves, recognizing the real challenges faced by retired clergy and the importance of thoughtful, compassionate solutions that promote long-term financial stewardship.
Resources
Explore resources designed to help you navigate the Clergy Act.
FAQs
Get answers to pressing questions about The Clergy Act and how it might affect your benefits.
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We plan to host a webinar with our Financial Planners for you to learn more and ask questions. More details to be announced.
On behalf of Geneva Benefits Group, I wholeheartedly support the passage of the Clergy Act. As a benefits organization serving multiple denominations, we have witnessed firsthand the essential role Social Security plays in ensuring that our retired ministers and their families have adequate income during their final season of ministry. The Clergy Act will enable ministers who previously opted out of Social Security to reenter the system, helping secure a more stable and financially sustainable retirement.
Rev. Ed Dunnington, President and CEO of Geneva Benefits Group
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