Common use of Medical Coverage for Eligible Retirees Upon Reaching Age Sixty-Five Clause in Contracts

Medical Coverage for Eligible Retirees Upon Reaching Age Sixty-Five. It is understood that Medicare regulations under Federal Law may change over time, and that these regulations take precedence over this Agreement in case of conflicting language. 16.4.4.1 A retiree must enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, and D during his/her initial enrollment period as specified by the Social Security Administration. If the retiree and/or his/her spouse are ineligible, he/she must show proof of the ineligibility. The District shall cover the cost of Medicare Parts B and D either directly or via monthly reimbursement, as appropriate. In addition, the District will pay the full premium of the highest Medicare Risk HMO plan available, unless the retiree selects a lower cost plan, in which case the District will pay the full premium cost of the plan selected. The plans available shall be identical to the HMO plans available to active unit members; however, retirees under this section shall not be required to contribute a share of the premium cost. If the unit member selects a coverage level higher than the highest Medicare Risk HMO [e.g., Medicare Supplement (PPO)], the unit member must pay the difference. 16.4.4.2 If a retiree fails to enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, and D during the Medicare Initial Enrollment Period, as specified above, he/she forfeits all rights to participate in any District sponsored group plans. 16.4.4.3 Furthermore, upon reaching age sixty-five (65), the spouse of a retiree must also enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, and D during his/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. 16.4.4.4 If the spouse of a retiree fails to enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, and D during his/her Medicare Initial Enrollment Period, as specified above, he/she forfeits all rights to participate in any District sponsored group plans. 16.4.4.5 If the retiree or spouse enrolls in Medicare and the other is not yet eligible for Medicare, then the one who is not eligible can continue group coverage at the rates charged the retiree under 16.4.3.2 until the spouse reaches age sixty-five (65) or otherwise becomes eligible for Medicare coverage.

Medical Coverage for Eligible Retirees Upon Reaching Age Sixty-Five. ‌ It is understood that Medicare regulations under Federal Law may change over time, and that these regulations take precedence over this Agreement in case of conflicting language. 16.4.4.1 A retiree must enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, and D during his/her their initial enrollment period as specified by the Social Security Administration. If the retiree and/or his/her their spouse are ineligible, he/she they must show proof of the ineligibility. The District shall cover the cost of Medicare Parts B and D either directly or via monthly reimbursement, as appropriate. In addition, the District will pay the full premium of the highest Medicare Risk HMO plan available, unless the retiree selects a lower cost plan, in which case the District will pay the full premium cost of the plan selected. The plans available shall be identical to the HMO plans available to active unit members; however, retirees under this section shall not be required to contribute a share of the premium cost. If the unit member selects a coverage level higher than the highest Medicare Risk HMO [e.g., Medicare Supplement (PPO)], the unit member must pay the difference. 16.4.4.2 If a retiree fails to enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, and D during the Medicare Initial Enrollment Period, as specified above, he/she forfeits they forfeit all rights to participate in any District sponsored group plans. 16.4.4.3 Furthermore, upon reaching age sixty-five (65), the spouse of a retiree must also enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, and D during his/her their initial enrollment period as specified by the Social Security Administration, if the spouse wishes to continue group coverage under a District- sponsored group plan. 16.4.4.4 If the spouse of a retiree fails to enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, and D during his/her their Medicare Initial Enrollment Period, as specified above, he/she forfeits they forfeit all rights to participate in any District sponsored group plans. 16.4.4.5 If the retiree or spouse enrolls in Medicare and the other is not yet eligible for Medicare, then the one who is not eligible can continue group coverage at the rates charged the retiree under 16.4.3.2 until the spouse reaches age sixty-five (65) or otherwise becomes eligible for Medicare coverage.

Medical Coverage for Eligible Retirees Upon Reaching Age Sixty-Five. It is understood that Medicare regulations under Federal Law may change over time, and that these regulations take precedence over this Agreement agreement in case of conflicting language. 16.4.4.1 A retiree must enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, and D during his/her initial enrollment period as specified by the Social Security Administration. If the retiree and/or his/her spouse are ineligible, he/she must show proof of the ineligibility. The District shall cover the cost of Medicare Parts B and D either directly or via monthly reimbursement, as appropriate. In addition, the District will pay the full premium of the highest Medicare Risk HMO plan available, unless the retiree selects a lower cost plan, in which case the District will pay the full premium cost of the plan selected. The plans available shall be identical to the HMO plans available to active unit members; however, retirees under this section shall not be required to contribute a share of the premium cost. If the unit member selects a coverage level higher than the highest Medicare Risk HMO [e.g., Medicare Supplement (PPO)], the unit member must pay the difference. 16.4.4.2 If a retiree fails to enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, and D during the Medicare Initial Enrollment Period, as specified above, he/she forfeits all rights to participate in any District sponsored group plans. 16.4.4.3 Furthermore, upon reaching age sixty-five (65), the spouse of a retiree must also enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, and D during his/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. 16.4.4.4 If the spouse of a retiree fails to enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, and D during his/her Medicare Initial Enrollment Period, as specified above, he/she forfeits all rights to participate in any District sponsored group plans. 16.4.4.5 If the retiree or spouse enrolls in Medicare and the other is not yet eligible for Medicare, then the one who is not eligible can continue group coverage at the rates charged the retiree under 16.4.3.2 until the spouse reaches age sixty-five (65) 65 or otherwise becomes eligible for Medicare coverage.

Medical Coverage for Eligible Retirees Upon Reaching Age Sixty-Five. It is understood that Medicare regulations under Federal Law may change over time, and that these regulations take precedence over this Agreement in case of conflicting language. 16.4.4.1 A retiree must enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, and D during his/her initial enrollment period as specified by the Social Security Administration. If the retiree and/or his/her spouse are ineligible, he/she must show proof of the ineligibility. The District shall cover the cost of Medicare Parts B and D either directly or via monthly reimbursement, as appropriate. In addition, the District will pay the full premium of the highest Medicare Risk HMO plan available, unless the retiree selects a lower cost plan, in which case the District will pay the full premium cost of the plan selected. The plans available shall be identical to the HMO plans available to active unit members; however, retirees under this section shall not be required to contribute a share of the premium cost. If the unit member selects a coverage level higher than the highest Medicare Risk HMO [e.g., Medicare Supplement (PPO)], the unit member must pay the difference. 16.4.4.2 If a retiree fails to enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, and D during the Medicare Initial Enrollment Period, as specified above, he/she forfeits all rights to participate in any District sponsored group plans. 16.4.4.3 Furthermore, upon reaching age sixty-five (65), the spouse of a retiree must also enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, and D during his/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. 16.4.4.4 If the spouse of a retiree fails to enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, and D during his/her Medicare Initial Enrollment Period, as specified above, he/she forfeits all rights to participate in any District sponsored group plans. 16.4.4.5 If the retiree or spouse enrolls in Medicare and the other is not yet eligible for Medicare, then the one who is not eligible can continue group coverage at the rates charged the retiree under 16.4.3.2 until the spouse reaches age sixty-five (65) 65 or otherwise becomes eligible for Medicare coverage.

Medical Coverage for Eligible Retirees Upon Reaching Age Sixty-Five. It is understood that Medicare regulations under Federal Law may change over time, and that these regulations take precedence over this Agreement agreement in case of conflicting language. 16.4.4.1 A retiree must enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, and D during his/her initial enrollment period as specified by the Social Security Administration. If the retiree and/or his/her spouse are ineligible, he/she must show proof of the ineligibility. The District shall cover the cost of Medicare Parts B and D either directly or via monthly reimbursement, as appropriate. In addition, the District will pay the full premium of the highest Medicare Risk HMO plan available, unless the retiree selects a lower cost plan, in which case the District will pay the full premium cost of the plan selected. The plans available shall be identical to the HMO plans available to active unit members; however, retirees under this section shall not be required to contribute a share of the premium cost. If the unit member selects a coverage level higher than the highest Medicare Risk HMO [e.g., Medicare Supplement (PPO)], the unit member must pay the difference. 16.4.4.2 If a retiree fails to enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, and D during the Medicare Initial Enrollment Period, as specified above, he/she forfeits all rights to participate in any District sponsored group plans. 16.4.4.3 Furthermore, upon reaching age sixty-five (65), the spouse of a retiree must also enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, and D during his/her initial enrollment period as specified by the Social Security Administration, if the spouse wishes to continue group coverage under a District- District-sponsored group plan. 16.4.4.4 If the spouse of a retiree fails to enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, and D during his/her Medicare Initial Enrollment Period, as specified above, he/she forfeits all rights to participate in any District sponsored group plans. 16.4.4.5 If the retiree or spouse enrolls in Medicare and the other is not yet eligible for Medicare, then the one who is not eligible can continue group coverage at the rates charged the retiree under 16.4.3.2 until the spouse reaches age sixty-five (65) 65 or otherwise becomes eligible for Medicare coverage.

Medical Coverage for Eligible Retirees Upon Reaching Age Sixty-Five. It is understood that Medicare regulations under Federal Law may change over time, and that these regulations take precedence over this Agreement in case of conflicting language. 16.4.4.1 A retiree must enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, and D during his/her their initial enrollment period as specified by the Social Security Administration. If the retiree and/or his/her their spouse are ineligible, he/she they must show proof of the ineligibility. The District shall cover the cost of Medicare Parts B and D either directly or via monthly reimbursement, as appropriate. In addition, the District will pay the full premium of the highest Medicare Risk HMO plan available, unless the retiree selects a lower cost plan, in which case the District will pay the full premium cost of the plan selected. The plans available shall be identical to the HMO plans available to active unit members; however, retirees under this section shall not be required to contribute a share of the premium cost. If the unit member selects a coverage level higher than the highest Medicare Risk HMO [e.g., Medicare Supplement (PPO)], the unit member must pay the difference. 16.4.4.2 If a retiree fails to enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, and D during the Medicare Initial Enrollment Period, as specified above, he/she forfeits they forfeit all rights to participate in any District sponsored group plans. 16.4.4.3 Furthermore, upon reaching age sixty-five (65), the spouse of a retiree must also enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, and D during his/her their initial enrollment period as specified by the Social Security Administration, if the spouse wishes to continue group coverage under a District- sponsored group plan. 16.4.4.4 If the spouse of a retiree fails to enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, and D during his/her their Medicare Initial Enrollment Period, as specified above, he/she forfeits they forfeit all rights to participate in any District sponsored group plans. 16.4.4.5 If the retiree or spouse enrolls in Medicare and the other is not yet eligible for Medicare, then the one who is not eligible can continue group coverage at the rates charged the retiree under 16.4.3.2 until the spouse reaches age sixty-five (65) or otherwise becomes eligible for Medicare coverage.