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HEALTH BENEFITS
provided by the North Central New York Conference
through the HealthFlex Program administered by the General Board of
Pension and Health Benefits of The United Methodist Church
Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO Plan A … medical benefits for Active clergy
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Companion Plan … medical benefits for retired clergy over age 65
Medco Pharmacy Plan … prescription drug benefits
VSP Vision Benefits … vision benefits for both Active and Retired clergy
Employee Assistance Program by United Behavioral Health … pastoral counseling and other professional services offered to all Participants
Optum(r) NurseLine...is a 24 hour call in center where participants can talk to a Registered Nurse about any number of health topics, ask whether a medical event requires a doctor's visit, or get help in preparing questions for an upcoming doctor's visit. There is no cost for this service. Health and well being articles are issued on a regular basis.
Medical Reimbursement Account / Dependent Care Account by Ceridian … A flexible spending plan in accordance with Sec. 125 of the IRC to provide reimbursement of out-of-pocket medical expense and/or dependent care expense
Healthy Leaders Wellness Initiative
HealthFlex participants and dependents are eligible for discounted services through WEIGHT WATCHERS. The flyer (see link below) describes the program .... BUT BE AWARE that our area Weight Watchers franchises do not participate in the upfront discount program. To participate in this proven, supportive, and healthy weight loss and management program, please follow the instructions on the flyer for the Reimbursement Plan. There is a reimbursement form at the bottom of the flyer.
Our Conference is committed to providing resources that result in healthy congregations – that includes Healthy Spirituality, Healthy Development, Healthy Connections and Healthy Leaders. The objective of the Healthy Leaders Incentive Program is to bring knowledge about the effects of lifestyle choices and an awareness of steps that can be taken to simply feel better.
Participation in HealthFlex provides access to all the health care management and assessment tools offered by WebMD. It is a secure web site that offers personalized information that is kept confidential and private. There are Condition Centers , Improvement Programs, and a Health Record option that stores and tracks personal and family medical information. Health Quotient (noted above) is a health risk assessment tool that is accessible through WebMD.
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