Employees should notify the Office of Human Resources when their spouses become eligible for Medicare. When employees retire, they and their eligible dependents may continue enrollment in the College's group health plan providing they pay the cost of the applicable premiums. This also applies to spouses of retirees who are eligible for Medicare. Retirees, and employees who plan to retire at age 65 or later, should contact the Social Security Administration several months prior to their eligibility date and enroll in Parts A and B of Medicare. In most instances, the combination of these two plans will provide retirees and their dependents with the same full coverage they enjoyed as active employees.
Participation is optional and becomes effective on the date of employment if elected.
Please contact the Office of Human Resources for current premiums and rates of participation. Dental insurance may not be continued at retirement. Basic Services - Diagnostic services, restorative services, endodontics, certain periodontic services, oral surgery, certain prosthodontic services, general anesthesia, injectable antibiotics, etc. Major Services - Restorative services, prosthodontic services, etc. Orthodontia Services - Covers braces and appliances for children to the age of 19.