An employee becomes fully vested upon completion of four years of service at retirement age. Early withdrawal of retirement funds results in forfeiture of employer matching contributions and interest on employer contributions. The employee and their dependents have 31 days from date of eligibility to enroll. Coverage begins on the first day of the month following employment, if the employee is actively at work on that day.
Various deductibles are available.
Cost increases with age. Additional life insurance is available through the State Retirement System plan. Withdrawal is triggered by termination of employment or retirement. All contributions are tax deferred until the time of withdrawal. State employees may be covered by the Delta Dental Plan.