Below is the criteria for coverage in the REHP, which provides medical benefits upon retirement to employees and their dependents for the retiree's lifetime.
Eligibility Criteria
| Age | Years of Service |
| 60 | 20 Years of Credited Service |
| Any Age | 25 Years of Credited Service |
| Any Age with Approved Disability Retirement | 5 Years of Credited Service |
Credited Service - Includes years of service credited by retirement plan (SERS/PSERS/ARP). May include purchased service. For employees hired on/after July 1, 2007, credited service is limited to Commonwealth/State System service and, if applicable, purchased military service.
Enrollment and Forms
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SERS | PSERS/ARP |
| Enroll or Delay |
Meet with a SERS counselor, complete and submit enrollment form (PEBTF-9) to SERS or if you are eligible but wish to delay your enrollment, complete the delayed enrollment form. |
Complete and return the enrollment form (PEBTF-9) to your university benefits office or if you are eligible but wish to delay your enrollment, complete and return the delayed enrollment form to your university benefits office. |
| Monthly Premium Payment |
Automatically deducted from your SERS pension check |
Billed by the PEBTF for the cost of your selected plan |
| Child Dependents |
Any dependent between the ages of 19 and 25 continue to be covered under the provisions of the Affordable Care Act |
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| Age 65/Medicare Eligible |
Submit a copy of your Medicare card(s) with your REHP enrollment. You must be enrolled in both Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B to receive medical and prescription drug coverage under the REHP. |
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Annuity |
You must be receiving an annuity from your retirement vendor in order to enroll in the REHP. |
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Plan Information
| Non-Medicare Eligible (Under 65) | Medicare Eligible (Over 65) |
| PPO - Preferred Provider Organization (2 options)
HMO - Health Maintenance Organization - Varies by county throughout the state. |
MPPO - Medicare Preferred Provider Organization
MHMO - Medicare Health Maintenance Organization- Varies by county throughout the state. |
| Preventive Benefits
To compare plans offered in your county of residence, click here. |
Preventive Benefits
To compare plans offered in your county of residence, click here. |
| Additional Benefits
Mental Health and Substance Abuse - Provided by Optum [formerly United Behavioral Health (UBH)] Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Prosthetics, Orthotics, Diabetic and Medical Supplies Benefit |
Additional Benefits |
| Rate Information
3% of final average salary |
Rate Information
1.5% of final average salary |
| Choice PPO Buy-Up
If, as an Active employee, you were hired on or after August 1, 2003 and elect the PPO plan you will pay a buy up in addition to 3% of your final average salary. Check your most recent PEBTF Non-Medicare Newsletter for rate information. |
PPO Buy-Up
Medicare retirees are not subject to the PPO buy-up, unless non-Medicare eligible dependents are on the contract. |
For more detail of REHP benefits, view the REHP Handbook located at www.pebtf.org.
Upon confirmation of your monthly lifetime annuity, your REHP coverage will be effective the day after your final day of employment. If you delayed enrollment, your coverage will be effective upon loss of coverage or during an open enrollment period, pending confirmation of monthly lifetime annuity.
ID card(s) will be received AFTER enrollment begins. You should not use the same
cards as when you were an active employee, as your group number will change.
For any changes or questions regarding your REHP coverage after your retirement:
State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) Participants
1-800-633-5461
ARP or PSERS Participants contact PEBTF
www.pebtf.org 800-522-7279
Medicare Information
If Medicare eligible when you retire, enrollment in Medicare Parts A & B is required
in order to be eligible for medical and prescription drug coverage under the REHP. Contact
Social Security to make sure you are enrolled in Medicare Parts A & B effective the
first of the month in which you will retire, to avoid a break in coverage between
the active group coverage and the REHP coverage. Medicare eligible employees will
be enrolled in the SilverScript prescription drug plan upon enrollment in the REHP,
which is a Medicare Part D plan. Do not enroll in a separate Medicare Part D Plan with Social Security.
Social Security - www.ssa.gov 800.722.1213
Medicare - www.medicare.gov 800.633.4227
If you are turning Age 65, visit Retirees Turning Age 65 - Understanding Your Choices.