Health Benefits Information & Recommendations
Open enrollment for 2013 health benefits through the Episcopal Church starts October 31, 2012 and sends November 21, 2012. For 2012, the Personnel Committee is offering five choices for Health Benefits coverage rather than the two we chose from last year. It is important for you to review all of your choices closely and get your questions answered. The very last link on this page contains a list of phone numbers for each of the plans, and other important phone numbers. If you have any further questions, please contact Mary-Fred Bausman-Watkins at the ECMN office via email or phone: 612-871-5311 locally or 800-596-3839 statewide. Dental and vision remain the same and more detailed information will be available in January.
Behind these offerings are a guiding set of principals we hope you will consider when deciding what to offer at your faith community. Please view these principals and consider them when choosing.
Please note that all links below will lead directly to .pdf files.
Background
Principals for ECMN Medical Benefits
2009 Resolution requiring all churches to purchase health insurance
2012 Resolution
Plan Summaries:
UHC Choice 80 Summary
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Empire PPO 90/70 Summary
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Empire PPO 80/60 Summary
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Empire High-Deductible (HDHP) Summary
Cigna OAP Summary
Recommendations:
General recommendations from the Personnel Committee
Recommendations regarding Missioners
Should you have questions about any of these plans or details, here is a complete list of benefits plans phone numbers.
Video of the slideshow and audio of 2013 Benefits Option Presentation below begins at approximately :27.
Other Insurance Information:Group Life Insurance and Disability Rates 2013
