PERS Health Insurance Program for Employers

The PERS Health Insurance Program understands the challenges that are presented to public employers and benefits managers in assisting their employees in understanding health insurance options at retirement, and how Medicare eligibility may impact their options.

The information included on this page is designed to assist you in understanding the options available to retirees and their dependents, such as coverage through their public employer, COBRA continuation, portability plans, the PERS Health Insurance Program and individual commercial products.

Also included on this page are helpful hints for communicating with your employees and providing them with resources to assist in their health insurance decision-making process.