CLASSIFIED: SEIU Contract, Article 12.8:Tier 1: Employees
hired prior to July 24, 1990, who are employed by the District at the time of retirement, shall be retained on the District health, vision and dental insurance which is in effect for active employees, with premiums paid by the District in accordance with Sections 12.4 and 12.5, provided that such persons have a minimum of ten (10) years of service with the District and have attained an age and years of service equal to or greater than seventy-five (75). The minimum age for retirement is fifty (50). Any modifications to the plans or contributions required of active employees shall be required of retirees.
The District shall conduct exit interviews, prior to employee’s retirement, during which time medical coverage is explained, and eligible employees hired prior to July 24, 1990, are encouraged to enroll in Medicare.
Tier 2: Those retired individuals who meet the conditions listed in “a.” above, who were
hired July 24, 1990, or after, shall be provided with a Medicare Supplemental Plan at the age of sixty-five (65). Premiums for such Medicare Supplemental Plan shall not exceed the amount listed in Sections 12.4 and 12.5. The District shall conduct exit interviews, prior to employee’s retirement, during which time medical coverage is explained and eligible employees are advised of their obligation to enroll in Medicare Parts A and B.
Tier 3: Eligible employees
hired between July 1, 2000, and June 30, 2005, who meet the age and years of service provisions of this section, and who retire, shall be retained on the District medical, dental and vision plans to age sixty-five (65) subject to Sections 12.4 and 12.5. Upon attainment of age sixty-five (65), or eligibility for Medicare, those retirees have the option of conversion to the District’s Medicare Supplemental Plan, with premiums paid by the retiree.
Tier 4: Employees
hired on or after July 1, 2005, and who have a minimum of ten (10) years of service, and who meet eligibility requirements for retirement, may continue to participate in the District health plans to age sixty-five (65), with the cost paid by the retiree.