Retiree Insurance Participation a. All full time teachers who qualify under Article XVII “Early Retirement Eligibility” may continue to participate in the District’s group health and hospitalization insurance plan according to this subdivision. The District agrees to contribute an amount equal to the premium for a single individual or two single premiums in the event spousal coverage is requested. Such contributions shall continue for a maximum of ten (10) years or until the retired employee reaches Medicare eligibility. If the retiree dies before Medicare eligibility an eligible spouse may elect to continue coverage as outlined under this section until the date the deceased retiree would have reached Medicare eligibility.
