If an employee is actively working and covered under a District-sponsored medical
plan, neither the employee nor their spouse (if applicable) needs to enroll in Medicare
Part B. Enrollment in Medicare Part B becomes necessary only when the employee retires,
resigns, or their employment ends. Coverage under Medicare Part B must begin on the
first day of the month following the employee’s retirement, resignation, or termination.
RETIREES
Approximately three months before a retiree or their spouse turns 65, a letter will
be mailed outlining available options. The individual turning 65 must enroll in Medicare
Part B, which will become effective on the first day of the month in which they turn
65. The letter will include a summary of the senior plan and a rate sheet.
Kaiser Members If the retiree or spouse is enrolled in Kaiser, they will receive a Senior Advantage
enrollment form. If one person is over 65 and the other is under 65:The person over 65 will transition
to the Senior Advantage plan. The person under 65 will remain on the current plan.
UnitedHealthcare PPO/HMO Members The person turning 65 will have the option to enroll in either the Senior Supplement
plan or the Medicare Advantage plan. If one person is over 65 and the other is under 65:The person over 65 will move to
the senior plan. The person under 65 will stay on the current plan. Once a retiree or spouse turns 65, plan rates will change. If the retiree chooses
to continue medical coverage, they will be responsible for paying the premium out
of pocket.
If a retiree turning 65 decides not to continue coverage with the District and has
a spouse or dependent children on their plan, those dependents will receive a 36-month
COBRA notification.
Credit Card payments can only be made by calling the Cashiers Department at (619)
482-6307 and (619)482-6314. When calling, please provide the appropriate AR Deposit
Code to the cashier (CF1 for Academic retiree and CC5 for Classified retiree).
Or
Mail your one-time credit card authorization form or check to the Benefits Office.