SERS premium rates vary depending upon one's Medicare status. The SERS health care plan requires participation in the Medicare program at age 65. Failure to comply can result in the individual paying charges otherwise borne by Medicare. The same insurance can be extended to a spouse and dependent children by payment of monthly premiums. TOP Plans and Premiums Charges and Deductibles SERS offers choices of health plans depending upon the county of residence.
Premiums vary among the choices.
Ohio retirees under 65 who choose Aetna or MMO will be enrolled in a managed care network. Retirees receive complete plan information at the time of retirement to make their selection of health care coverage. Due to the cost of the health care program, adjustments in the plan may be required. Retirees living in any state may enroll, and a premium is charged for each person enrolled. If you do NOT enroll at the time of retirement, you cannot get in the plan until 2003.