The Eder Medical Plan, which began more than 50 years ago, offers groups the choice of a variety of different medical plan options. The Eder Medical Plan uses Blue Cross Blue Shield-affiliated networks. These Preferred Provider Organization and Qualified High Deductible Health plans feature a range of deductibles and premiums. Open enrollment for the Eder Medical Plan occurs annually in accordance with the employer group’s specific renewal date.
Medicare Supplement insurance is offered to all eligible church workers and spouses who have become eligible for Medicare. Employees and/or their spouses will need to apply for this insurance no later than six months following their Medicare eligibility. Widows or widowers may also apply within six months of their Medicare eligibility.
HSA Contribution and
Out-of-pocket-Limits |
2023 | 2024 | ||
Self-only | Family | Self-only | Family | |
Annual Contribution Limit | $3,850 | $7,750 | $4,150 | $8,300 |
HDHP Minium Deductible | $1,500 | $3,000 | $1,600 | $3,200 |
HDHP Maximum Deductible | $7,500 | $15,000 | $8,050 | $16,100 |
Catch-Up Contribution | $1,000 | $1,000 |
* Is Eder Medical Plan coverage available
for pastors or church workers?
While Eder Health and Life Benefits offers an array of ancillary insurance products to pastors and employees who work 16 hours a week or more, Annual Conference delegates discontinued Eder Medical Plan coverage for the Ministers’ Group in 2007. Today, medical coverage through Eder Medical Plan is only available to affiliated employer groups.