2023 Portico report

View reports for our 2023 assembly on our assembly mission and ministry stories page and in this collection of blog posts.

Portico shares their 2023 annual report as a PDF and in this blog post.

Helping Members Refill Their Cup with Responsive Benefits

In 2022, Portico invited plan members to use their full range of benefits to care for themselves following the challenges and stress of the last few pandemic years. We continually seek cost-effective and nimble ways to support ELCA leaders, congregations, and organizations with high-quality, innovative, and stable benefits that promote holistic well-being.

  • ELCA-Primary health benefits provided both in-person and virtual access to health care and wellness resources.

  • Portico’s Financial Planners and LSS of Minnesota helped ELCA Retirement Plan members navigate the weight of rising interest rates and market downturns through no- or low-cost financial planning, coaching services, and financial education.

In recent years, we've added several eligible ELCA- and full-communion-partner organizations to the Portico community. Growing the number of members we serve helps us manage costs and offer innovative benefits not typically available to smaller groups, affirming the importance of church together.

Meeting the Need in 2022

  • 232 Podcast Plays
    Of the “Creative Approaches to Innovative Ministry” episode of Being Here last year.

  • 16,002 Total Pounds Lost
    Through the Omada prevention program since it launched in 2018, with 2,643 pounds lost in 2022.

  • 591 Retired
    With Portico’s bundled benefits program — Congratulations to these faithful servants!

  • 1,132 Webinar Views
    Of the annual Retirement Readiness Series (live and on-demand).

  • 3,080 Medical Visits via Text Based Care
    Through 98point6, our virtual primary health care service.

  • 9.75 % Increase in Net Membership
    Over the past 5 years.

  • 3,952 Health & Fitness Classes Completed
    On Portico’s online Burnalong platform.

  • Over $2M Debt Paid Off
    By plan members working with LSS of Minnesota Financial Counseling since the partnership began.

  • 86% Very Satisfied
    With our Customer Care Center, certified for excellence since 2015.

Data as of Dec. 31, 2022; sources available upon request. Availability of and eligibility for benefits will vary.          60-302 (2/2023)

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