§ 22817 Retiree Health Plan Enrollment

Government Code·California

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Key Takeaways

•Retired state workers can join health or dental plans if they pay their part of the cost.
•The state will then pay its part of the cost for these plans.
•The state doesn’t have to find or tell retired workers about this option—they must ask themselves.

Example

A retired teacher wants to keep her health insurance.

If she pays her share of the cost, the state will pay its share too. But the state won’t call her to tell her this—she has to sign up on her own.

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§ 22817 Retiree Health Plan Enrollment

(a) An annuitant, as defined in subdivision (f) or (g) of Section 22760, may, upon assuming payment of the employee contribution, enroll in a health benefit plan or dental care plan without discrimination as to premium rates or benefit coverage, at which time the state shall assume payment of the employer contribution. (b) The board has no duty to locate or notify any person who may be eligible to enroll pursuant to this section. (Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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annuitant health benefit plan dental care plan employee contribution employer contribution

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 22817.

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