A type of health plan that contracts with medical providers —such as hospitals and doctors — to create a network of participating providers. You pay less if you use providers that belong to the plan’s network; however, ​you can use doctors, hospitals, and providers outside of the network at an additional cost.
 

Health plans details and vocabulary can be confusing for you and your ministry — which is why GuideStone created two resources designed to help bring clarity. Learn the key features of our plans on the comparison charts in Health Plans Made Simple and find common health plan vocabulary terms in Learning Your Health Plan’s Vocabulary Can Save You Money.