Coverage can be continued until age 65 at the group rate. The retiree must pay the entire premium less the district contribution. Retirees will be continued in the same plan as active employees and will be invoiced by the district for the employee s share of the monthly premium. Retirees will pay the rate in effect for active employees. An employee can also continue supplemental term life insurance in effect at the time of retirement.
Dependent coverage is terminated at the time of retirement.
Retirees eligible for Medicare must apply for Medicare insurance coverage at age 65. Upon reaching age 65 participation in the district group plan will terminate and the retiree may change from the group health program to a Medicare supplemental program. If covered under the district group plan at age 65 a retiree may convert to a Medicare supplemental plan without an underwritten application. Enrollment in parts A and B of Medicare is required. When you approach that age, contact the district employee benefits coordinator for information on options available for Medicare supplemental coverage.