LOG IN Forms Contact Us Institutional Investor? Visit Wespath.com Retirement & Investments Health & Well-Being Plan Sponsor Services About Wespath APPLY FOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS ONLINE The online application in Benefits Access streamlines the application process. It customizes your application for benefits so that as you make elections, your subsequent options are adjusted. You are only presented information that is pertinent to your unique situation. Apply for Benefits the Easy Way Through Benefits Access This video explains the advantages of, and reviews the process for, applying online for retirement benefits from Wespath-administered retirement plans via Benefits Access. Information and Resources You may access and submit your online applications for Wespath-administered retirement plans as early as six months before your retirement date. It's best to apply at least one to two months prior to the date you want your benefits to begin. We cannot make retroactive payments if we do not receive your application, along with any required spousal consent, on time. Keep your bank information up to date in Benefits Access to ensure you receive your benefit payments. Be sure to carefully read the important information about your applications, including deadlines, cancellation rules and required additional documentation under "Acknowledgements" before you submit your elections. Keep in mind that Benefits Access does not save your progress. If you do not submit your online application, you will need to restart when you are ready to finalize your elections. Although you can use Benefits Access to begin your Pre-82 Plan benefits, you cannot defer the start of your benefits online. You must complete a Pre-82 Plan paper application for benefits to delay your benefits beyond your retirement date. Benefits Access Resources Navigation Guide Dimensions Newsletter Financial, Health and Well-Being Information Read the Latest Dimensions Newsletter Caring for those who serve since 1908 Resources Events Contact Us Visit our website for Institutional Investors: Wespath.com Address 1901 Chestnut Ave., Glenview, IL 60025 Phone 800-851-2201 Contact Us Terms & Conditions Privacy Sitemap Careers FAQ © 2021 Wespath Benefits and Investments, a general agency of The United Methodist Church. All Rights Reserved. The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits of The United Methodist Church, Incorporated in Illinois, a general agency of The United Methodist Church ("Wespath") is a not-for-profit corporation and is exempt from U.S. federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates Wespath provides administrative and investment services to benefit plans for plan sponsors controlled by or affiliated with The United Methodist Church (the "Church") and also provides certain administrative and investment services to institutional investors organized and operated exclusively for religious, benevolent, or charitable purposes which are related to the Church.