Regardless of the retiree health plan option you choose, to be eligible for retiree health benefits, you must be participating in the active health plan (HealthFlex) at the time of your retirement. Spouses must also be covered in HealthFlex to be eligible for retiree medical benefits.

HealthFlex:

Retirees and/or spouses of the Dakotas Annual Conference who are not yet Medicare-eligible (pre-65) at the time of the clergy's retirement have the option to remain covered by HealthFlex until such time as they become Medicare-eligible. Retirees must be enrolled in HealthFlex at the time of their retirement. The Conference Benefits Office will work with you on continuing your coverage in HealthFlex. If you waive continuation coverage you will not be able to re-enroll, nor will you be eligible for the Dakotas Annual Conference-sponsored plans.

Pre-Medicare Grant Application
HSA and Medicare Considerations

Pension/Retirement:

Wespath will mail a retirement kit to your home. You may choose to start your pension payments at retirement or defer to a later date. Professionals at EY Consulting are available at no cost to assist you in planning your retirement (800-360-2539).