Missionary Medical Plan Giving

TL;DR:
The Missionary Medical Plan provides essential healthcare coverage for Nazarene missionaries and their families worldwide. It pays for diagnosis, treatment, hospitalization, prescriptions, maternity, and emergency evacuations. Because missionaries often serve in areas with limited or costly medical care, this plan ensures they receive proper attention when needed. Funding comes through Memorial Roll Certificates honoring deceased loved ones, Distinguished Service Awards honoring active church members, freewill offerings, and “Gifts from the Heart.” It is the suggested NMI Emphasis for the month of May.

• The Missionary Medical Plan provides Nazarene missionaries with healthcare even in challenging circumstances.
• Your contributions to the Medical Plan can support Nazarene missionary families worldwide.
• Coverage provided by the Missionary Medical Plan includes diagnosis, treatment, evacuation, and health insurance for active and retired Nazarene missionaries.
• Memorial Roll Certificates and Distinguished Service Awards honor individuals while funding the medical needs of Nazarene missionaries.

Suggested NMI Emphasis for May

Lend a Hand

Missionaries often live in areas with higher health risks than in their homeland. Getting adequate health care in a global setting can also be a challenge. Even when proper care is available, the cost may be exorbitant. In some world areas, missionaries incur high travel costs to receive needed medical attention.

The Medical Plan helps take care of active and retired Nazarene missionaries and their families when medical needs and emergencies arise.

Nazarene Missionary Medical Plan pays for insurance that typically covers:

• Diagnosis of physical conditions and diseases
• Dental, optical (vision), and auditory health care
• Evacuation by air and ground ambulance when needed
• Physical exams for Nazarene missionary families
• Treatment of childhood diseases and injuries for Missionary Kids (MKs)
• Hospitalization
• Emergency care
• Prescription medications
• Surgical procedures
• Maternity care
• Mental health services

Medical Plan Funds are provided through Memorial Roll, Distinguished Service Awards, Medical Plan freewill offerings, and "Gifts from the Heart."

Memorial Roll

• In memory of a deceased friend or family member
• Presented by a local church, group, or individual
• Goal: one per church per year (no limit)
• $50 each (duplicate certificates for the same person are $25 each) [Certificate order form]

Distinguished Service Award (DSA)

• In honor of church members actively serving (e.g., ushers, Sunday School workers, staff)
• Presented by a church or department, not by individuals
• $100 each [Order form]

Medical Plan Plate Offerings

Through freewill offerings (often taken in May), entire congregations can help with the medical needs of missionaries.

All money given to the Medical Plan is used directly for missionaries' health care and may count as 10 percent credit for your church. No funds are used for administrative costs. If there’s a shortfall, the World Evangelism Fund makes up the difference.

Note: For assistance in memorializing a loved one or honoring someone for distinguished service, contact your local or district NMI president.

Monthly emphasis suggestions for Nazarene Mission International groups.

-- Howard Culbertson, hculbert@snu.edu