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Welcome Retirees!
On this page you will find resources that can help you navigate your health benefits.
You may also utilize information found on other pages for more information regarding your plan.
***If you haven't already done so, please provide your email in thesurvey below to stay informed of any updates""
Communication
In order to make sure that you are current with any updates to your plan, it is important that the district has your contact information correct. One of the most efficient forms of communication is through email. If you have never provided us your email or if you need to update you email please fill out the form below. Starting next year the only form of communication will be through email.
Management Employees:
Management employees hired prior to August 31, 1984 who are at least 50 years of age, have been employed by the District for a minimum of 15 years, and who have been covered by our group benefit plans for 15 years, have an entitlement to receive district-paid lifetime medical benefits. This coverage will include the management employee, spouse or domestic partner, and any other eligible dependents at the time of their retirement.
Who is eligible for Lifetime Benefits?
Classified Employees:
Unit members hired before January 1, 1985, who were employed in a position eligible to receive medical benefits as of that date, shall be eligible for District-paid "lifetime" medical benefits if they retire from District employment after having completed a minimum of fifteen (15) years of service in a position receiving medical benefits with the District and having attained at least fifty (50) years of age. This coverage will include unit members' eligible dependents who were covered at the time of retirement. Dependents acquired after retirement are ineligible for coverage.
Certificated Employees:
Unit members hired on or before March 31, 1986, and who retire from the Alhambra Unified School District with fifteen (15) years of service and are at least fifty-five (55) years of age and are eligible for retirement benefits from STRS, receive District paid medical benefits with no less benefit coverage than any plan in effect for any District employee group. The retiree unit member may elect any medical benefit plan in effect for unit members at the time of his/her retirement. Unit members between the ages of 50-55 with thirty (30) years of credited service who opt for the thirty (30) and out, standard reduction (Alternative B) under STRS, also qualify for retiree medical benefits provided that the last fifteen (15) or more years are with the Alhambra Unified School District and hired on or before March 31, 1986.
Useful Information
What is Kaiser Senior Advantage?
If you are a retiree who does not qualify for Lifetime or BRIDGE benefits, you may be interested in learning more about what Kaiser Permanente has to offer for Medicare beneficiaries age 65 and over, who are enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B after retirement. Click the following link which will direct you to their website to learn more about their Senior Advantage Individual Plans.
LA Medicare Plans & Rates - Kaiser Permanente
I have Blue Shield, is the SHINGLES VACCINE covered?
Yes, the shingles vaccine is covered at 100%, however there are age restrictions. You may obtain the vaccine at a doctors office and they will submit the claim on your behalf. If you use a pharmacy, you'll have to pay for the vaccine up-front and submit proof of payment to Risk Management. We will transmit this information to Blue Shield who will process a reimbursement check to the member.
I have Kaiser Permanente, is the SHINGLES VACCINE covered?
Yes, the shingles vaccination is covered under the immunization benefit, or it can be given during a doctor visit. however there are age restrictions
For Plan Documents please visit the Medical Plans tab.
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