GuideStone is a church plan and non-profit entity, which allows us to offer unique benefits in our group health coverage, such as:
GuideStone® offers a variety of plan types designed to match your health care needs and enhance overall well-being. Our personal health plan coverage will meet your needs, steward your resources well and honor your Christian faith.
GuideStone is a church plan and non-profit entity, which allows us to offer unique benefits in our group health coverage, such as:
Comprehensive plans offer a full range of benefits and access to Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield’s nationwide network of providers, offering you top-quality coverage and care.
Our consumer-driven plan is a qualified High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) designed to be paired with an HSA — bringing together quality and affordability.
Protection plans offer quality, more budget-friendly health coverage. They provide scaled-down benefits in exchange for a lower monthly cost.
GuideStone’s Medicare-coordinating plan combines one-stop convenience with a great price, making it easy to choose the one that’s best for you.
GuideStone medical coverage provides benefits no matter where you are serving. We have leveraged strategic partnerships to provide appropriate and complete coverage wherever your ministry may take you.
GuideStone’s plans have access to the Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield® (BCBS) network of providers. The national BCBS PPO network is one of the largest in the country. More than 96% of hospitals and 95% of doctors and specialists in the United States and its territories contract with BCBS — more than any other insurer.
GuideStone also provides one of the leading pharmaceutical coverages available on the market. Express Scripts® is the largest pharmacy benefit management organization in the United States and one of the country’s largest pharmacies, serving more than 85 million people. They offer deep discounts and flexible refill options, including retail pickup and mail-order delivery.
An individual is eligible to participate in GuideStone’s Personal Plans if he or she meets both of the conditions listed below:
Eligible employees may enroll in a medical plan without providing evidence of good health if they experience one of the special enrollment events listed below. Employees must notify GuideStone within 60 days of the date they experience the event. Coverage will be effective on the date of the special enrollment event.
Individuals who work for an employer that has 10 or fewer paid employees may apply for coverage by submitting the Evidence of Good Health Application at any time.
Please note: Employees of employers with more than 10 employees must experience one of the special enrollment events listed above in order to enroll. These employees may also be eligible to enroll in the employer’s group plan. Learn more about our Group Plans available to employers with at least two covered employees.
Employees currently enrolled in medical plans may add dependents under the age of 19 at any time. In order for an employee to add a dependent older than 19, the employee must experience a special enrollment event or the dependent will need to provide evidence of good health if the employee is working for an employer with 10 or fewer paid employees.
GuideStone believes when the body of Christ is healthy, it’s free to transform the world — and we want to help guide and equip you to do just that. We designed these resources to empower you toward Christ-centered well-being. Read about healthy eating, stress management, physical fitness, mental wellness, timely advice, overall wellness information and more.
GuideStone Personal Plans are available to employees of evangelical churches, agencies or institutions affiliated or sharing common religious bonds with the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC).
An individual is eligible to participate in GuideStone’s Personal Plans if he or she meets both of the conditions listed below:
Eligible employees may enroll in a GuideStone Personal health plan without providing an Evidence of Good Health Application if they experience one or more of the special enrollment events listed below. Employees must notify GuideStone within 60 days of the date they experience the event. Coverage will be effective on the date of the special enrollment event.
Your timeline for reporting special enrollment events may be extended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Contact Customer Solutions at 1-844-INS-GUIDE (1-844-467-4843) Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT.
Individuals who work for an employer with 10 or fewer paid employees may apply for coverage by submitting the Evidence of Good Health Application at any time.
Please note: Employees of employers with more than 10 employees must experience one of the special enrollment events listed above to enroll. These employees may also be eligible to enroll in the employer’s group plan.
A church health plan is established and maintained by a church, a convention or an association of churches. GuideStone is a church health plan initially chartered by the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) that has expanded to offer coverage to the wider evangelical community.
Church plan benefits include:
GuideStone offers a variety of health plans designed to match your budget and health care needs. You can choose a comprehensive PPO plan or a consumer-driven plan — such as a high deductible health plan or a more budget-friendly protection plan.
GuideStone’s plans offer access to the Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) network of providers, one of the country’s largest. More than 96% of hospitals and 95% of doctors and specialists in the United States and its territories contract with BCBS. That’s more than any other carrier. This recognized industry leader provides network discounts of more than 50%, saving you money when you receive care from in-network medical providers.
Individuals may receive a quote by completing this form.
Interested in a GuideStone personal health plan? For information on insurance plans, Medicare, medical, life, disability and billing, contact Customer Solutions at 1-844-INS-GUIDE (1-844-467-4843), Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT.
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