Select benefits for your employees based on the following guidelines.
Two benefits packages are available for ministers: Pastor's Participation and Minister's Choice. The following are eligibility guidelines for offering these packages.
Eligibility for ministers and employees varies by benefit. See chart below for hourly requirements.
Retirement Programs | |
Defined Benefit Pension Plan | ![]() |
Retirement Savings Plan | ![]() |
Financial Protection Programs | |
Death and Disability Plan | ![]() |
Term Life Plan | ![]() |
Temporary Disability Plan | ![]() |
Long-Term Disability Plan | ![]() |
Health Programs | |
Medical Plan | ![]() |
Dental Plan | ![]() |
Vision Eyewear Plan | ![]() |
Tax-Advantaged Accounts | |
Healthcare flexible spending account | ![]() |
Dependent care flexible spending account | ![]() |
Health savings account | ![]() |
20 hours or more per week; no requirement for ministers in self-employed validated service
20 hours or more per week
No hourly work requirement
Requires participation in PC(USA) or other employer-sponsored plan