Form to Request Retirement Eligibility/Pre-Funded Service
Note: contact the Fund Office for current Pre-Funded rates.
To become eligible for the Retiree Plan, you must meet many requirements, such as being at least age 52, receiving certain pension benefits, and meeting certain eligibility requirements for Active coverage.
Learn more about eligibility requirements here. See your eligibility status at the My Benefits Portal.
If you believe you are eligible to retire, fill out and send the Request for Retiree Eligibility Form to the Fund Office. The Fund Office will let you know if you meet the eligibility requirements.
Learn more about eligibility requirements for the Retiree Plan.
At retirement, you have different options of coverage depending on your Medicare eligibility.
If you are not eligible for Medicare, you can enroll in:
If you are eligible for Medicare, you can enroll in:
Learn more about preparing for retirement here.
The Retiree Allowance program rewards long service with a subsidy toward your premiums. If you have at least 30 years of service, you may be eligible for free retiree coverage.
Learn more about the Retiree Pre-Funded Allowance program here.
You are eligible for the Retiree Allowance program if you meet the eligibility requirements for the Retiree Plan and:
Additional eligibility requirements may apply. Learn more about the program here.
You have three options from which to choose under the Retiree Pre-Funded Allowance program.
Please note that the amount of the quarterly subsidy changes depending on which option you choose.
Learn more about the Retiree Pre-Funded Allowance program here.
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