Medical Plan

The EPC Medical Plan is a self-funded program which provides medical coverage to EPC ministers and employees.  The EPC provides this plan, not simply because medical coverage is wise, but because as Presbyterians we believe we have a mutual obligation toward one another.

The plan benefits and oversight belong entirely to the EPC.  At the same time, the EPC uses a third party administrator (TPA) to process and administer claims according to the plan provisions.

Our TPA is Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield.  Through Highmark, EPC participants gain access to the Blue Card Preferred Provider Organization (PPO).   If you are a missionary serving overseas, please view the BlueCard Worldwide Information at http://bcbs.com/bluecardworldwide/index.html

 A PPO, or Preferred Provider Organization, offers two levels of benefits.  If you receive services from a provider who is in the PPO network, you'll receive the highest level of benefits.  If you receive services from a provider who is not in the PPO network, you'll receive the lower level of benefits.  In either case, you coordinate your own care.  There is no requirement to select a Primary Care Physician (PCP) to coordinate your care. 

 For immediate plan help participants should call Highmark Customer Services at the toll free number on the back of your Medical Insurance Card (866) 472-0928, not the Office of The General Assembly.   Only Higmark Customer Service will have the information necessary to answer your questions. 

 

2012 Employee Benefits Plan Document

The Medical Plan document constitutes the terms and conditions of your medical coverage.  To view or print  click here.

Medical Enrollment Form

  • The Medical Enrollment Form may now be completed online.  To access Medical Enrollment form  click here.

2012 PPO Side-By-Side Comparison

  • To view or print the 2012 PPO Side-By-Side Compariso of the Medical Plans click here.

2012 EPC Preventative Schedule

  • To view or print the 2012 Preventative Schedule click here.

2012 HDHP/HSA (High Deductible Health Plan/Heatlh Savings Account)

  • To view or print the HDHP (High Deductible Health Plan) / HSA information click here.
  • To view the 2012 Post Education Enrollment - HSA information click here.

Wellnes Program

What is a wellness program? It is a systematic approach to healthcare that emphasizes employee health and disease prevention instead of the treatment of an illness. Studies show that employees who participate in such a program are:

• Absent from work less often
• More engaged in managing their health
• More productive
• And less costly to the healthcare system

The EPC Wellness Program is voluntary and there is no cost to participate. To encourage participation, eligible individuals who complete a Health Risk Assessment (HRA) will receive an incentive award.

For more information about the Wellness Program, click here.

For more information about how to complete your online Health Risk Assessment (HRA), click here.

 

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