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• Beginning July 17, 2018, enrollment in PEBB retiree insurance coverage may be deferred when the subscriber is enrolled in the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA). Exception: A retiree may defer enrollment in PEBB retiree insurance coverage during the period of time they are enrolled as a dependent in a medical plan sponsored by PEBB or School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB), including such coverage under COBRA or continuation coverage. They do not need to elect to defer enrollment online or submit a PEBB Retiree Election Form. If a retiree or a survivor chooses to defer enrollment in PEBB medical, enrollment in PEBB dental will also be deferred. Enrollment in PEBB retiree insurance coverage is automatically deferred if a retiree or a survivor becomes eligible for the employer contribution toward PEBB benefits. They do not need to elect to defer enrollment online or submit a PEBB Retiree Election Form. If a retiree or a survivor becomes eligible for the employer contribution toward SEBB benefits and enrolls in a SEBB health plan, they may request to defer enrollment in PEBB retiree insurance coverage. A retiree or a survivor who deferred their enrollment in PEBB retiree insurance coverage may enroll as described in the section titled “Enrollment following deferral.” Retiree and survivor enrollment An eligible retiree, a survivor, or their dependent can enroll in only one PEBB medical plan, even if eligibility criteria is met under two or more subscribers. An eligible retiring employee or a retiring school employee must enroll using Benefits 24/7, the online enrollment system (once available), or submit a PEBB Retiree Election Form (form A) along with any other required forms and supporting documents to the PEBB Program. The online enrollment must be completed or the forms must be received no later than 60 days after the employee’s or the school employee’s own employer-paid coverage, COBRA coverage, or continuation coverage ends. The first premium payment and applicable premium surcharges are due to HCA no later than 45 days after the election period ends. An eligible elected or full-time appointed official must enroll using Benefits 24/7, the online enrollment system (once available), or submit a PEBB Retiree Election Form (form A) along with any other required forms and supporting documents to the PEBB Program. The online enrollment must be completed or the forms must be received no later than 60 days after the official leaves public office. The first premium payment and applicable premium surcharges are due to HCA no later than 45 days after the election period ends. An eligible survivor of a retiree must submit a PEBB Retiree Election Form (form A) along with any other required forms and supporting documents to the PEBB Program. They must be received no later than 60 days after the death of the retiree. An eligible survivor of an employee or school employee must submit a PEBB Retiree Election Form (form A) along with any other required forms and supporting documents to the PEBB Program. They must be received no later than 60 days after the later of the date of the employee’s or the school employee’s death, or the date the survivor’s PEBB insurance coverage, educational service district coverage, or SEBB insurance coverage ends. The first premium payment and applicable premium surcharges are due to HCA no later than 45 days after the election period ends. An eligible employee or school employee determined to be retroactively eligible for disability retirement must enroll using Benefits 24/7, the online enrollment system (once available), or submit a PEBB Retiree Election Form (form A) along with any other required forms, supporting documents, and their formal determination letter to the PEBB Program. The online enrollment must be completed or the forms 2024 UMP Select (PEBB) Certificate of Coverage 161

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