In the event of total, continuous disability for more than six months before age 60, coverage will be continued during period of disability to age 70 without payment of premiums. Amounts of coverage may be increased during future open-enrollment periods. Premium rates are available in the Office of Human Resources - Benefits Area. Participation is voluntary. Coverage becomes effective the first day of the pay period following a 60-day waiting period.
Coverage terminates the end of the pay period in which the last day worked occurs.
Any changes in coverage requires documentation before the change is allowed. No Fault Auto Insurance and State Group Health Insurance State group health insurance will provide coverage of hospital and medical expenses incurred as a result of an automobile accident over the allowable paid by law-mandated automobile insurance. Your state health insurance carrier is your primary carrier during employment. After retirement, Medicare is primary and your health insurance carrier picks up the allowable payments over Medicare. Medicare Part A must be made at the Social Security office three months prior to your 65th birthday.