This program is provided to reimburse the cost of the Medicare Part B basic premium to eligible retirees, as hereafter defined.
(a) Reimbursement. Reimbursement shall be limited to the Medicare Part B basic/standard premium (Medical Insurance). No reimbursement shall be paid for Medicare Part B costs that exceed the basic/ standard premium.
(b) Eligible Retiree. In order to participate in the Medicare Part B Basic Premium Reimbursement Program, a retiree must be eligible to receive a medical plan premium subsidy, enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B, and either enrolled in a Medicare supplemental or coordinated plan administered by the Board or be a participant in the Medical Premium Reimbursement Program. Only retired employees may participate in this program.
(c) Verification of Eligibility for Reimbursement. Premium reimbursement shall be paid to a retiree who qualifies to participate in this program when sufficient proof of the retiree’s Medicare Part A and Part B enrollment, coverage, and premium payment has been made as required by the Board.
(d) No Dependent Reimbursement. Premium reimbursement may not be applied toward coverage for dependents of retirees.
SECTION HISTORY
Added by Ord. No. 182,629, Eff. 7-25-13.
Amended by: Ord. No. 184,134, Eff. 1-22-16; Subsec. (a) amended and Subsec. (d) added, Ord. No. 184,853, Eff. 4-6-17.