@media screen and (max-width: 550px){ .splitCol.col_3.NONE{ display: inline-block; clear:both !important; } } Sometimes mistakes happen in the rush to submit documents before your retirement effective date, which require time and attention to resolve. The time needed to correct errors could delay your first pension check or insurance e
Your eligible dependents may receive health, dental, and vision insurance. Your spouse is an eligible dependent to be covered. If he or she is also a public school retiree, you will be covered together under one contract.
Effective July 1, 2013, Prudential will no longer accept new applications for long-term care. For questions about your long-term care insurance through Prudential, call (800) 732-0416, or visit the Prudential website. For questions about your long-term care insurance through MetLife, call
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Each year, you may be asked to provide documentation to the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS) or your insurance carrier to continue coverage for yourself, your spouse, and any covered dependents. Please see the details below on what to expect and when to expect it.
If you're sent any of these certifications, you're encouraged to respond by the deadline indicated. If you don't respond by the deadline, your pension may be suspended and you, your spouse, and your dependents may be disenrolled from your insurance plan(s).
Annual Disability Certification |
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| Who can expect it: | Disability retirees. |
| Purpose: | As a disability retiree, every year before age 60 you'll receive an Annual Disability Certification form that you must complete and return to ORS. This form verifies that you're still unable to work because of a disabling condition. |
| Return to/by: | ORS before the date printed on the letter. |
| Consequences of not responding: | If you don't respond by the deadline, your pension will be suspended and you, your spouse, and your dependents will be disenrolled from your insurance plan. |
Dependent Parent Certification |
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| Who can expect it: | Retirees who provide coverage for their parent(s) or parent(s)-in-law residing in their household (one set of parents or the other, but not both). |
| Purpose: | ORS sends annual requests in March of each year for proof of residency of your parent(s) or parent(s)-in-law. You must provide a copy of one of the following in the parent or parent-in-law's name showing your address: 1099 or 1098 tax form for previous year, current voter registration card, state driver's license, or state-issued ID. |
| Return to/by: | ORS before the date printed on the letter. |
| Consequences of not responding: | If you don't respond by the deadline, your parent(s) or parent(s)-in-law will be disenrolled from your insurance plan. |