Employees hired before January 1, 2013
Employees hired before January 1, 2013, who vest prior to leaving employment are eligible to participate in the retiree Medical, Dental, and Vision plans at the same contribution percentages paid by active employees.
Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 and non-vested employees rehired on or after January 1, 2013
Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 and non-vested employees rehired on or after January 1, 2013 are eligible to participate in the retiree Medical, Dental, and Vision plans as long as they are eligible for a normal or early service pension and are eligible to retire on their date of separation - even if an election is made to defer retirement until their unreduced retirement date. Medical premiums will be indexed and based upon total years of credited service, as shown here in the Retiree Medical Premiums Indexing Chart.