Elizabeth Stahl Named NIC Risk Manager
The Northern Illinois Conference is pleased to welcome Elizabeth Stahl as the conference's new risk manager. She begins her new role on June 2.
Clergy and Lay Employee Medical Insurance
HealthFlex is a wellness-driven group health plan for United Methodist Church annual conferences and employer groups with more than 50 employees. Administered by Wespath, it is offered by over 35 plan sponsors to provide health benefits and well-being programs for more than 10,000 clergy and lay participants and their families.
Enrolling Church Lay Employees in HealthFlex
United Methodist churches may enroll their employees in HealthFlex. First, they should complete the Salary-Payment Unit Sub-Adoption Agreement. By completing this, the church agrees to receive direct billing from the NIC for the monthly premium amount for lay employee. The church is responsible for collect the premium from the lay employee. Churches choose the employees to whom they will offer coverage.
Send the completed form to LaMeise Turner in the NIC benefits office. Direct your questions to LaMeise Turner as well.
Medical Insurance Resources
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Participants Nearing Medicare Eligibility—Age 65 or Medicare-Disabled Considerations for HSA Plan
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Watch Videos from WesPath
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Introduction to HealthFlex (4 minutes) Introduction to HealthFlex with Care Coordination.
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Health Flex Plan Video (4 minutes) Get an overview of all six HealthFlex plans that you can choose from during Annual Election.
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Health Account Differences Video (3 minutes) Learn how Health Accounts (Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)) can help you save money to for pay for health care expenses.
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What is a Premium Credit? Video (3 minutes) Learn how your premium credit can reduce the amount you pay for HealthFlex plans each month.
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If you have questions and/or concerns, please contact LaMeise Turner, NIC Benefits Coordinator, at 872-810-0924.