Comparison of Retiree Medical Benefits and COBRA
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Health care coverage available
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Continuation of your county medical and vision coverage
Opportunity to elect a different retiree dental plan offered through Washington Dental Service
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Continuation of your county medical, dental and vision coverage
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Length of time coverage is available
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Medical and vision—until you become eligible for Medicare
Retiree dental plan—no time limit
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Up to 18 months (29 months if you leave employment because of a disability as determined by Social Security)
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Allowed to change medical plans between annual open enrollments
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be covered under a county health care plan and lose county coverage because of retirement;
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have worked at least five consecutive years at King County before retirement;
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not be eligible for Medicare;
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not be covered under another medical group plan; and
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meet the requirements for formal service or disability retirement.
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You must be covered under a county health care plan and lose county coverage for a qualifying reason (retirement is a qualifying reason).
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Same requirements and time periods
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