Save the Dates!

Teladoc gives you round-the-clock access to U.S. board-certified doctors from home or on the go. Call or connect online or use the Teladoc mobile app for affordable medical care when needed. 


Teladoc Fees


General Medical Visit Fees

  • High Deductible PPO Plan: $54 fee per visit until the deductible is met, then 20% co-insurance.
  • Standard PPO Plan: $0 Co-Pay


Mental Health Visit Fees

  • High Deductible PPO Plan:
  • $95 for a licensed therapist per visit until the deductible is met, then 20% co-insurance.
  • $235 for an initial visit with a psychiatrist.
  • $105 for ongoing visits with a psychiatrist until the deductible is met, then 20% co-insurance.


  • Standard PPO Plan: $0 Co-Pay
Teladoc Fee Flyer


Plan your Flu Vaccines in the Fall

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that it is optimal to get your annual flu shot by the end of October. 


Flu shots are covered at 100% as a Wellness Benefit through an in-network doctor or pharmacy for participants in both the TAC Standard and High Deductible PPO Plans. 

 

Talk with your doctor regarding their recommendation for flu shots for you and your family.  


Check out these Common Flu Myths!

Take Action!

Know Where to Go!


Where Should I Go? Sometimes, it can be difficult to know where to draw the line when it comes to choosing if you should go to the ER, urgent care, or your primary doctor. Emergency Room A visit to the ER is the most expensive type of outpatient care and should only occur if there is a true emergency or a life-threatening illness or injury.


Examples of conditions that should be addressed in the ER include, but aren’t limited to:

  • Chest pain
  • Shortness of breath
  • Uncontrollable bleeding
  • Poisoning or suspected poisoning


Urgent Care

Urgent care centers handle nonemergency conditions that require immediate attention— those for which delaying treatment could cause serious problems or discomfort. Sprains, ear infections and high fevers are conditions that can be treated in urgent care centers. Urgent care visits are less expensive than ER visits, but are typically more expensive than a visit to your primary care doctor.


Doctor’s Office

For most non-emergency illnesses or injuries, the best choice for medical care may be a visit to your primary care physician. Your regular doctor knows you best, has your medical history, and has the expertise to diagnose and treat most conditions. In addition, going to the doctor’s office is usually the most cost-effective option. 


Teladoc (virtual)

Teladoc gives you round-the-clock access to U.S. board-certified doctors from home or on the go. Call or connect online or use the Teladoc mobile app for affordable medical care when needed. See the above Teladoc information for more details.


See Take Action flyer for more details.

Medical Provider Search

Your medical network is: UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus


View the UHC Provider Search Flyer for more details.

Apta Health - powered by Quantum Health

Apta Health - Care Coordinators are available 

Monday through Friday:

  • 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM by calling 877-610-8817.


Register and create your Apta Health Member Portal by going to: tac.myaptahealth.com.


Click on the Apta Health Member Flyer for more details.

Latest Benefits News

A video recording of Wespath’s "Live from Wespath" virtual event is available here.


The event featured discussions with Wespath staff on topics including investment markets, the proposed Compass retirement plan and other General Conference topics, clergy well-being, and more.

 

Clergy: Don’t miss this important retirement savings plan benefit!

 

Did you know that as a clergy person, when you contribute a portion of your pay into the United Methodist Personal Investment Plan (UMPIP), a 403(b) retirement savings plan, you earn an additional matching contribution into the Clergy Retirement Security Program (CRSP)?

 

For example, when you contribute 1% or more of your annual pay, The Texas Annual Conference matches your contribution--up to 1% of your pay!


Plus, by contributing a percentage of your salary, you will keep pace with any salary increases, boosting your savings over the long term.

 

Reach out to Patricia Goforth-Rakes, pgrakes@txcumc.org.


Download, complete and provide the UMPIP Contribution Election Form.

 

Find more information here: UMPIP Final Flyer.

Annual Open Enrollment (Nov. 1-15)


During the annual open enrollment period, eligible participants can make changes to their health insurance plans.


Changes include:

  • Switching medical plans
  • Adding/terming dental or vision plan
  • Adding/terming dependents


Participants will receive Open Enrollment documents in the mail mid-October.


Webinars:


Save the dates for our three webinars this year on Open Enrollment/HDHP/Medicare Enrollment.


Kick-Off OE Webinar - Click for Zoom Link

Passcode: 640509

Monday, October 28, 1-3 pm


HDHP Webinar - Click for Zoom Link

Passcode: 433801

Tuesday, October 29, 1-2 pm


Medicare Enrollment - Click for Zoom Link

Passcode: 226500

Tuesday, October 29, 2-3 pm

Charge Conference Season?


During the 2025 Charge Conference season, the Benefits Office asks that clergy complete their 1-1-2025 Clergy Comp Fillable Form and submit it along with Charge Conference documents to your district office.


The 2025 Clergy Comp Fillable Form is in the Mandatory A forms for Charge Conference.


You can also go to Clergy Comp Fillable Form to view and download your form.


Appointment Change in 2024?


Please complete the 2024 Clergy Comp Fillable Form. Go to Clergy Comp Fillable Form to view and download your form.


The Benefits Office will not draft for any GHB or Pension benefits until we received your signed Clergy Comp Fillable at your new appointment from your district office.

TAC Benefits Resources

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