Serve Magazine from Concordia Plan Services Winter 2017 | Page 18

News You Need
LifeSuite Services Sweeten CDSP Benefits
Concordia Plan Services partners with Securian (Minnesota Life) to administer the survivor benefits of the
Concordia Disability and Survivor Plan. In addition to providing benefits administration, Securian provides
CDSP members with access to several free and confidential resources through their LifeSuite services.
Legal, Financial and Grief Support
LifeWorks.com | [phone]
An array of resources is available to
help CDSP members with life’s most
common and sometimes stressful situ-
ations. Members can receive unlimited
telephonic guidance and consultation
from professionals trained in legal,
financial and grief matters. In addition,
the website offers comprehensive tools
and resources such as:
• The Calm Room. Stress-relieving
podcasts and other resources, includ-
ing exercises like breath awareness,
progressive muscle relaxation and
visualization, are available to help
reduce stress and control anxiety.
• Legal Resources. Legal consult-
ing services, including a 30-minute
consultation with an attorney for
each unique legal issue is available.
A legal library filled with various
resources is also available. Features
include articles, FAQs, guides, forms,
documents, an online will drafting
tool and more!
• Support. Assistance with balancing
the dynamics associated with life,
work, family, parenting, helping older
relatives, etc., is provided to help
meet members’ needs.
• Financial Resources. Tools are
offered to help members with money
matters, including budgeting, debt
management, preparing for financial
emergencies, home buying or rent-
ing, and taxes.
To access the LifeWorks website,
the username (lfg) and password
(resources) are required.
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Travel Assistance
LifeBenefits.com/travel | (855) 516-
5433 (United States and Canada)
CDSP members can receive services
24/7/365 when they travel more than 100
miles from home, whether it’s personal
or business travel. Some of the services
provided include assistance with:
• Locating medical service providers
• Replacing lost or stolen luggage,
medication and other essentials
• Evacuating due to a medical or secu-
rity emergency
• Arranging for medically necessary
repatriation
• Coordinating the repatriation of
mortal remains
Members needing access to services
from outside the United States or
Canada should call [phone].
preparation helps alleviate some
stress for your loved ones.
• Important Directives. Items like a
living will, your last will and testa-
ment, healthcare directives, and
powers of attorney help ensure your
wishes are known and followed.
• Estate Planning. Considerations
include setting up a trust for your
heirs and/or charities, reducing the
tax impact on your estate, continu-
ing care for a family member with
special needs, and avoiding the
probate process.
Securian has provided CPS with a flyer
that contains the contact information
and a convenient punch-out wallet
card for the Travel Assistance services.
Members can request a copy be
mailed to their homes by calling CPS
at [phone] or emailing info@
ConcordiaPlans.org.
Legacy Planning
LegacyPlanningResources.com
Thinking about end-of-life matters
can be daunting, but information and
resources are available to help CDSP
members work through common issues
to make the process easier for them-
selves and their loved ones. Topics
include:
• End-of-Life Planning. Organization
is key to helping loved ones locate
important documents and key
contacts. Review your life insurance
and ensure beneficiary designations
are up-to-date.
• Final Arrangements. Document
your wishes regarding the funeral
and memorial service. Advance
The LCMS Foundation also offers
the services of Lutheran gift plan-
ners to help with estate planning.
These professionals understand
the importance of Biblical, Christ-
centered stewardship when making
financial decisions and can help
you establish a plan to provide for
your family or support a ministry.
To learn more about the services
of the LCMS Foundation, visit
LCMSFoundation.org or call (800)
325-7912.