Health Benefits and Pension Information
2022 HealthFlex Benefits
View plan information at BenefitsAccess
For questions about your current health and retirement plans call Wespath at:
1(800) 851-2201
Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m., Central time.
https://www.wespath.org/
2022 Plan Information effective January 1:
- How Do I Choose? Spanish Korean
- Health Plan Comparison (medical, behavioral health, dental, vision and health reimbursement accounts)
- 2022 Health Insurance Premium Rates
- Decision Support ALEX Tool
- 2022 HealthFlex Annual Election Webinars - General
- Benefits Access Information - Guide to accessing your benefits
- HSA, HRA and FSA Reimbursement Account Comparison
- Dental and Vision Plan Comparisons
- Finding a Dentist in the DHMO Plan
- OptumRx Prescription Pricing Tool
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Spanish
- Talkspace- New - Connect with a licensed therapist via text or video chat
- Wellness Programs Summary
- Accessing Virgin Pulse
- Roadmap to Your Well-Being Programs
- Blueprint for Wellness Screening - complete starting January 1, 2022 to earn Pulse Cash
- Health Check (formerly HealthQuotient Survey) - complete in 2022 to avoid higher deductibles
- Weight Watchers
For more information, Wespath has provided simple, yet detailed videos to help you when it comes to making the right decision for your needs. Please click here.
- Recognizing and Coping with Stress
- Resiliency Toolkit
- Top 5 myths about mental health issues
- What's the difference between a psychologist, counselor and clinical social worker? We'll explain.
- Programs in Virgin Pulse® that can help your mental health
- Should I use my behavioral health benefits or the Employee Assistance Program?
For additional resources, visit the Emotional Well-Being page on Wespath.org.
Questions? See the FAQ section below or contact Candace Clarke (candace@umoi.org and 503-802-9222) or Meg Kau, Benefits and HR Manager (meg@umoi.org and 503-802-9224).
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is an HSA account?
- An HSA Account, available to those with High Deductible Health Plans -- as opposed to Consumer Driven Health Plans (CDHPs) -- has some important differences from a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Reimbursement Account (HRA). Click here for more information.
- HSA considerations for participants nearing age 65 and Medicare
What is a Premium Credit in HealthFlex Exchange?
- This is an amount given to participants serving local churches, depending on the level of coverage they choose (Participant or Participant+1 or Participant+Family). The participant may “spend” this credit on premiums for whichever medical plan they choose, as well as different levels of dental or vision care coverage.
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Retirement & Pension, Disability and Life insurance Plans
View your benefits at Benefits Access
Retirement and Pension Information:
- Clergy Retirement Security Program (CRSP)
- Clergy Comprehensive Protection Plan (CPP)
- Clergy and Lay United Methodist Personal Investment Plan (UMPIP 403b)
- Wespath Plan Beneficiary Form
- UNUMLife Options for Lay
- Ernst & Young Financial Planning Services - 1(800)-360-2539
- Pre-Retirement Sessions - recorded November 10, 2021
- Pre-Retirement Sessions - November 4, 2020
Please check back here later for more FAQs; this page will be updated periodically.
If you have further questions, contact the Conference Interim Treasurer and Director of Finance and Operations, Candace Clarke, at candace@umoi.org or 503-802-9222 or Meg Kau, Benefits and HR Manager at meg@umoi.org and 503-802-9224.