Whether you are the survivor of a retired member or active member, generally, anyone who is receiving a continuing monthly allowance from bti体育 and who qualifies as a surviving eligible dependent (as defined by bti体育鈥檚 Retiree Healthcare Administrative Guidelines) is eligible to enroll in bti体育-administered healthcare coverage. See below for more information about coverage for survivors of retired members or coverage for survivors of active members.
To avoid healthcare late enrollment rules, survivors must notify bti体育 within 30 days of the member鈥檚 death. For eligibility questions about bti体育-administered survivor healthcare, contact our Retiree Healthcare Division.
Coverage for Survivors of Retired Members
If the County was subsidizing your spouse or partner鈥檚 healthcare premiums based on length of service, the County will contribute the same percentage toward your eligible survivor premiums. Benefits for eligible dependents are continuous, provided they were covered under the deceased member's plan.
Survivors and dependents who had continuous coverage under the decedent鈥檚 bti体育-administered health plan, but who are not eligible for a continuing monthly allowance, may apply for continued healthcare benefits (for a maximum of 36 months) under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA).
When an eligible survivor notifies bti体育 of a member鈥檚 death, bti体育 mails a healthcare benefits information packet to the survivor. The packet includes information on benefits and premium rates, along with an enrollment form.
Coverage for Survivors of Active Members
Upon the death of an active member, a survivor or beneficiary who is receiving a continuing monthly allowance from bti体育 is generally eligible to enroll in bti体育-administered healthcare coverage. When bti体育 is notified of a member's death, bti体育 mails a healthcare benefits information packet to any applicable party. The packet includes information on benefits and premium rates, along with enrollment forms.