The Global Methodist Church provides health insurance for eligible clergy of local Global Methodist congregations in the United States through “HealthFlex.” Health insurance is also available to approved extension ministries of the GM Church where the ministries elect to participate. HealthFlex is administered for the GM Church by Wespath. Eligible clergy are also offered Covenant Clergy Personal Investment Plan (Covenant PIP), a 403(b) defined contribution plan sponsored by the Global Methodist Church.
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Questions? Contact our Benefits Team.
Rick Van Giesen, Benefits Officer | rvangiesen@globalmethodist.org
Teri Casson, Benefits Team – Pension | tcasson@globalmethodist.org
Brenda Harris, Benefits Team – HealthFlex| bharris@globalmethodist.org
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Benefits Invoices are emailed monthly. To save a stamp and ensure the quickest processing, you can pay online. Find the instructions for online payments here.
If you are unable to pay online, make checks payable to “Global Methodist Church” and send them to:
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Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Benefits FAQ
As of July 1, 2022, the Global Methodist Church offers the Covenant Clergy Personal Investment Plan (Covenant PIP), a 403(b) defined contribution plan sponsored by the Global Methodist Church. A brochure accessible here provides information on clergy participation in Covenant PIP.
Eligible clergy will enroll for Covenant PIP by completing the spreadsheet/enrollment form according to these instructions.
Local churches may also participate in Covenant PIP for their lay employees. Churches would have a menu of three options from which to choose: 1) allow employees to make discretionary contributions from their pay; 2) the church matching the lay employee’s contribution, up to 5% of the lay employee’s compensation; or 3) contributing 5% of the lay employees’ compensation plus a match of the employee’s contribution up to an additional 5%. The process for enrolling lay employees is under development.
The Global Methodist Church offers eligible lay and clergy participants long-term disability and life insurance benefits administered through Unum. Clergy enrollment is mandatory for full-time and 3/4 time clergy. Lay participation is under development. A brochure accessible here provides additional information.
The Global Methodist Church provides health insurance for eligible clergy of local Global Methodist congregations in the United States through “HealthFlex.” Health insurance will also be available to approved extension ministries of the GM Church where the ministries elect to participate. HealthFlex is administered for the GM Church by Wespath. Coverage will begin on January 1, 2023.
Participants can choose from six medical plans, which are outlined here. In addition, there are three dental plans and three vision plans available. HealthFlex utilizes the nation-wide PPO network of Blue Cross/Blue Shield, their widest network.
Each local church/charge or approved extension ministry – wherever located – whose clergy participate in HealthFlex will pay the same assessment depending on the coverage selected by each participant: Individual coverage is $841; Participant + 1 dependent is $1597; Family coverage is $2185. These are monthly rates. The rate the participant pays will depend on the plan that she or he chooses. Naturally, the more coverage purchased, the higher the cost. There is one plan that requires no contribution from the pastor. The rates can be seen here.
Participation is mandatory for full-time clergy with four exceptions: 1. Clergy who are bi-vocational or retired from another profession who have coverage through a current employer (not the church they are serving) or a previous employer (e.g., a teacher or Federal employee.) 2. Coverage through the spouse’s employer; 3. Coverage through military insurance (like TriCare); or 4. Coverage through Medicare or Medicaid. If the exception is granted, the church pays no health insurance assessment to the GM Church. A pastor who wishes to claim one of the exemptions must do so by completing this form. Please observe these instructions.
Eligible participants who are new to the Global Methodist’s HealthFlex health insurance plan will enroll by filling out the enrollment form according to the instructions (here).
Direct questions to the GM Church’s Transitional Benefits Officer, Rick Van Giesen, at rvangiesen@globalmethodist.org.