Full hospitalization coverage when prescribed by GHI HMO physician. Comprehensive medical and surgical care provided at participating MVP physicians' offices, and at local affiliated hospitals. Full hospitalization coverage when prescribed by MVP physician. Dental coverage for you and your dependents is paid on a fee schedule basis. There are some participating dentists who accept the allowances as payment in full for covered services.
Election is optional for temporary and part-time employees.
The State makes appropriate annual contributions to provide a pension. Retirement is possible at age 55 with certain pension reductions, or at age 55 with 30 years of service and no reduction. Members who terminate employment with the equivalent of at least five years of full-time credited service are vested in the system and are, therefore, entitled to a retirement allowance upon reaching age 55. Members who terminate employment with less than the equivalent of ten years full-time service credit may ask for a refund of their own contributions when they leave state service. All employees are covered by Social Security.