Length of Benefit. An eligible retired unit member under Section 16.4 has a vested right to deferred compensation in the form of retirement medical benefits that are premium-free up to the level of the most expensive Medicare Risk HMO that will continue during the life of the retiree. Upon the death of the retiree, the retiree’s spouse may continue group coverage at his/her own expense and with advance payments as determined by the District, subject to the following: 16.4.7.1 Upon reaching age sixty-five (65), the spouse of a deceased retiree must also enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, and D during his or her initial enrollment period as specified by the Social Security Administration, if the spouse wishes to continue group coverage under a District-sponsored group plan at his/her own expense. 16.4.7.2 If the spouse of a deceased retiree fails to enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, and D during his/her Medicare Initial Enrollment Period, as specified above, he or she forfeits all rights to participate in any District-sponsored group plans. 16.4.7.3 Out of State/Local Area HMO Coverage for Eligible Retirees
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Length of Benefit. An eligible retired unit member under Section 16.4 has a vested right to deferred compensation in the form of retirement medical benefits that are premium-free up to the level of the most expensive Medicare Risk HMO that will continue during the life of the retiree. Upon the death of the retiree, the retiree’s spouse may continue group coverage at his/her own expense and with advance payments as determined by the District, subject to the following:
16.4.7.1 Upon reaching age sixty-five (65), the spouse of a deceased retiree must also enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, and D during his or her initial enrollment period as specified by the Social Security Administration, if the spouse wishes to continue group coverage under a District-sponsored group plan at his/her own expense.
16.4.7.2 If the spouse of a deceased retiree fails to enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, and D during his/her Medicare Initial Enrollment Period, as specified above, he or she forfeits all rights to participate in any District-sponsored group plans.
16.4.7.3 Out of State/Local Area HMO Coverage for Eligible Retirees
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
