Clergy Medical Insurance Coverage Under Diocesan Reunification: An Illustration

In the Diocese of Northern Indiana, congregations are responsible for paying 100% of the cost of clergy medical insurance. In the Diocese of Indianapolis, the diocesan budget pays for 75% of medical insurance coverage, and a portion of dental coverage, with clergy being responsible for the balance. With limited exceptions, congregations have no financial responsibility for clergy medical and dental insurance in the Diocese of Indianapolis.

Assuming a reunified diocese would adopt the current Diocese of Indianapolis policy, what might a change in approach mean for Diocese of Northern Indiana clergy and congregational finances? The following example uses diocesan minimum compensation figures for illustration. Actual impacts will depend on the details of an individual’s compensation and medical/dental plan selection, as well as other compensation and policy decisions that may be made as part of the reunification discernment process. Click here to read the sample scenario with budget figures.