404.10 For retirees and others currently enrolled in the Missouri Annual Conference sponsored health insurance plan, who becomes Medicare eligible, the Clergy Support Team will provide informational assistance to locate and select plans for medical and prescription drug coverage.


405.00 Tose currently participating in the $1,320 per year Reimbursement Plan (offered by the former West Conference) for purchase of a commercial Medicare supplement plan will be allowed to continue.


405.10 Medicare eligible retirees for whom the Missouri Annual Conference paid the premium for participation in the conference sponsored Medicare Companion and Prescription Drug Plan through December 31, 2008 will receive a monthly stipend up to $225/month beginning in January, 2009. For persons who are currently required to pay a portion of the premium as a condition for participation or were required to pay a percentage of the premium prior to January 2009, the monthly stipend will be reduced by the same percentage as the required premium contribution. Te monthly stipend will be increased by 2% annually with the first such increase occurring January, 2010. Te Clergy Support Team will review the adequacy of the 2% increase on an annual basis to assure that the resulting stipend is keeping pace with inflationary trends in the senior healthcare premium market. Te stipend will be paid by the Missouri Annual Conference and processed through the Missouri Annual Conference.


405.20 Retirees who were on the Conference health insurance plan until 12/31/08 and receive a stipend for health care may apply for a grant to help cover: (A) premium costs above the amount of the stipend, and/or (B) prescription drug costs incurred in the Medicare “donut hole”. Te maximum amount for premium assistance is $50 per month. Te maximum amount of prescription assistance is $2250. Applications for grants, with adequate supporting documentation, will be considered by a sub-committee of the Clergy Support Team. Grants will only be given as reimbursements and must be reported as taxable income.


405.30 Te Missouri Annual Conference policy for payment of premium for non-Medicare eligible retirees shall not be affected by the Retiree Health Insurance resolution.


406.00 Vacation and Continuing Education Te Annual Conference shall maintain a policy of time allowed for vacation and continuing education for pastors serving full time under appointment who have completed their basic educational requirements. Clergy serving full time under appointment, who have completed their basic educational requirements, shall be granted four weeks for vacation and a minimum of two weeks for continuing education annually between the regular sessions of the Annual Conference.


F-20 2010 Missouri Conference Journal


Rules & Policies


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