Dental/Vision Insurance
The REHP does not offer dental or vision coverage to retirees.
You may be eligible for the following:
If you are receiving a pension or eligible to receive a pension from the Commonwealth/State
System, vision and dental coverage may be available through PARSE (www.parseofpa.org).
Prescription drug coverage
Retirees under 65 have the same prescription drug coverage they had as an active employee
through CVS Caremark. To view more information navigate to the PEBTF site.
Retirees over 65 have prescription drug coverage through SilverScript Insurance. To
view more information, navigate to the PEBTF site.
Group Life Insurance
Your employer-paid group life insurance coverage will cease on the last day of the
month in which your employment ends. You will receive a conversion notice directly
from MetLife. You have the option to convert the same or a lesser amount of your current
group coverage into an individual insurance policy purchased at your own expense.
You may be eligible for continued insurance due to a disability through MetLife if
you prove to be totally disabled. For more information contact MetLife’s customer
service unit at 855.972.5433.
Voluntary Benefits After Retirement
Voluntary Group Life (VGLIP) and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (ADD) insurance
Your VGLIP/ADD coverage will cease on your last day of employment. You will need to
obtain a form from your human resource office to convert/port any existing coverage
with MetLife.
- Portability vs. Conversion
Long Term Disability
LTD insurance will cease at the time of retirement.
Tax-Sheltered Annuity 403(b) (TSA)
Money can be withdrawn at any time after separation. Contact your financial adviser or vendor representative for more information.
Deferred Compensation 457
Money can be withdrawn at any time after separation. Contact your Empower representative for more information.
Flexible Spending Account
Remember to submit qualified expenses incurred prior to your date of separation. Reimbursement from your medical account will not be permitted for expenses incurred after your last day worked, unless you elect COBRA coverage for FSA.