Common use of Participation in Medicare Clause in Contracts

Participation in Medicare. All employees who retire from District service and become Medicare-eligible (currently age 65) are required to enroll in a Medicare-coordinated plan. Failure to enroll in a Medicare-coordinated plan after receiving 30 days’ notice from the District of this requirement shall result in termination of health benefits All persons who receive health benefits from the District must provide evidence to the District that they have successfully enrolled in Medicare Part A or present documentation why they are not eligible to enroll. For retirees enrolled in District benefits the District will reimburse Medicare Part B for those retiring with Medicare Part A. . Retirees may request reimbursement for the previous calendar year. Annually, in February, District will send a letter to retirees soliciting appropriate paperwork and documentation to be reimbursed for Medicare