A100 (Adopt Cost Controls in Denominational Health Plan)

House of Deputies Message #229

The House of Deputies informs the House of Bishops that on Jun 27, 2024 it considered resolution A100 (Adopt Cost Controls in Denominational Health Plan). The house acted to:

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Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring,

That the 81st General Convention urge the Church Pension Group to take actions to make the health insurance plans offered by the Episcopal Church Medical Trust self-sufficient and self-funding at each offered benefit level to the extent possible and appropriate; and be it further

Resolved, That the Church Pension Group be urged to offer health insurance benefit offerings in the Episcopal Church Medical Trust comparable to those offered by the benefit agencies of similar denominations including, but not limited to, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the United Methodist Church, the Presbyterian Church USA, and the United Church of Christ, and to continue collaborating with them when feasible for achieving greater purchasing power in the provision of prescription drug benefit offerings.