Meet the Conference Benefits Team:

Grace Welch

Director of Benefits and HR

(380) 223-9310

gwelch@wocumc.org

Stacy Jefferson

Benefits/HR Specialist

(380) 223-9240

sjefferson@wocumc.org

2025 HealthFlex Plan Information

• 10/01 - Get Ready for 2025 HealthFlex Open Enrollment! Click here: 2025 HealthFlex Annual Open Enrollment Teaser 

• 10/01 - 2025 HealthFlex Premium Credit

• 10/01 - 2025 HealthFlex Plan Rates

• 10/01 - 2025 HealthFlex Plan Comparison
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• 10/1 - 2025 West Ohio Premium Credit Calculator . Participants can use this tool to calculate the excess premium credits or their share after the premium credit is applied. Amounts displayed in red indicate the amount the participant owes, while amounts in green represent the amount the participant will receive in their Health Account. Amounts in black are always $0 for that particular plan/tier combination.

• 10/08 - 2025 HealthFlex Annual Open Enrollment Communication #2

• 10/11- HealthFlex Annual Open Enrollment - Waiver Participant Communication #3

• 10/14 - 2025 West Ohio HealthFlex Annual Open Enrollment Meeting Presentation

• 10/16 - ALEX Benefits Counselor is Live and updated for 2025! Participants can use ALEX to estimate costs and receive a personalized recommendation for your 2025 HealthFlex elections. Click here: https://www.myalex.com/healthflex/2025/westohio

• 10/16 - The OptumRx pricing tool is up and running! It can be found here: https://welcome.optumrx.com/wespath/drug-pricing. Participants can use this to estimate their out-of-pocket costs for medication.

• 10/30 - 2025 HealthFlex Open Enrollment Is Here--Time to Enroll! Communications #4

How to Enroll into HealthFlex Health and Wellness Programs for the First Time:

HealthFlex Eligibility and Participation:

• Mandatory Enrollment applies to 75% and 100% Full Members, Provisional Members, and Associate Members, or a 100% Local Pastor unless you already have coverage through your spouse’s employer plan, Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, Champus, or any other veterans’ coverage.

• Conference and District Staff employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible to participate.

Before you Begin the Enrollment Process:

• Take a moment to watch the HealthFlex Premium Credit Video. Remember, the premium credit is funded by your Church or Conference and the Board of Pension to assist you with the cost of your healthcare coverage.

• To make an informed decision when thinking about and shopping for healthcare benefits, refer to the links and instructions provided.

Let's Get Started!

Step 1: Review: West Ohio 2024 HealthFlex Webinar

Step 2: Review: Scroll up, click on: 2025 HealthFlex Plan Comparison

Step 3: Scroll up, click on: 2025 HealthFlex Premium Credit and 2025 Healthcare Rates

Step 4: So many choices! Click here: How to decide

Step 5: How much will it cost?:  2025 West Ohio Premium Credit Calculator . Participants can use this tool to calculate the excess premium credits or their share after the premium credit is applied. Amounts displayed in red indicate the amount the participant owes, while amounts in green represent the amount the participant will receive in their Health Account. Amounts in black are always $0 for that particular plan/tier combination.

Step 6: Scroll down, click on : ALEX the Benefits Counselor decision-tool

Step 7: Ready to Enroll into HealthFlex, go to:BenefitsAccess.org