As a retiree of the School District of Palm Beach County, you are eligible to continue your health, dental, and vision coverage through age 64, if you are retired and receiving monthly payments from the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Enrollment in the FRS Investment Plan may limit your eligibility to continue health benefits upon retirement. Please refer to School Board Policy 6Gx50-3.79 for more information.
Starting at age 65 you can continue the medical, dental and vision plan through The  Florida School Retiree Benefits Consortium (FSRBC).
FSRBC Medical 1-833-686-0983
FSRBC Dental & Vision 1-888-393-6765

For those employees on a 12-month contract, your benefits as an active employee will end on the last day of the month in which you retire. If your position was less than a 12-month contract and you worked through the end of your contract period, your benefits will continue through July 31. Please note: If you are eligible for Medicare upon retirement, Medicare will become the primary payer on the first of the month following your last day of work. After you enrolled in Medicare Part A and B, FSRBC will administer all post-65 Retiree benefits for The School District of Palm Beach County. This means all retirees, age 65 or over, will now enroll in benefits coverage and pay their monthly premiums directly through the FSRBC program. 

For retiree under 65. Your premiums will be based on your level of coverage. Please refer to the Retiree Reference Guide for premiums details. These premiums are subject to change.

You will have two payment options:
1. Payment through the Florida Retirement System (FRS).
2. Direct payment via (ACH Debit) from a Savings or a Checking account.

After your initial payment, the FRS or ACH payment will begin with the second payment.

Every year we have an annual enrollment period during which retirees have the opportunity to switch from one health plan or dental plan to another. Retirees may also add or drop dependent coverage. Please note: Once you drop an area of coverage, you will not be eligible to enroll in that area of coverage at any time in the future. As a retiree, you can terminate your benefits at any time during the year. You may send a letter with your request via email ana.swanberg@palmbeachschools.org or via fax to (561) 434-8103.

We will mail an Open Enrollment packet to your home address during the month of October with the Benefit Elections information for the following year. (Please ensure that your address is current with the District. You may submit an Address Change form to Human Resources. Or email: ana.swanberg@palmbeachschools.org  or fax (561) 434-8103

The FRS Health Insurance Subsidy (HIS) is a subsidy payment to retired members or a qualified beneficiary to assist in the payment of health insurance costs. The HIS is not a health insurance policy. Eligible retirees or beneficiaries will receive $7.50 per month for each year of service credit earned once the normal retirement date is reached. The payment is at least $60 but not more than $225 per month. The subsidy payment is contingent upon continued approval of the Florida Legislature.
You will receive the Subsidy form from FRS payroll after you have received your first pension check.

Yes. You can continue the Dental and Vision plans without the Medical plan.
Those benefits can be offered to you through age 64. 

After you enrolled in Medicare Part A and B, FSRBC will administer all post-65 Retiree benefits for The School District of Palm Beach County. This means all retirees, age 65 or over, will now enroll in benefits coverage and pay their monthly premiums directly through the FSRBC program. 
Medical Supplement plan with FSRBC 1-833-686-0983
Dental & Vision plans with FSRBC Humana 1-888-393-6765

If you elect to continue your Supplement medical plan with FSRBC, the School District will offer medical to your dependents spouse through age 64 and your child through age 26.

We can offer COBRA benefits for 36 months to your dependent spouse and/or child.

As an active employee of The School District of Palm Beach County you have the option of waiving your Medicare Part B. Please visit the Social Security website or make an appointment three months before you exit your employment to apply for your Medicare Part B.
For retirees, after you enrolled in Medicare Part A and B, FSRBC will administer all post-65 Retiree benefits for The School District of Palm Beach County. This means all retirees, age 65 or over, will now enroll in benefits coverage and pay their monthly premiums directly through the FSRBC program. 
Medical Supplement plan with FSRBC 1-833-686-0983
Dental & Vision plans with FSRBC Humana 1-888-393-6765

As a retiree of The School District of Palm Beach County, once you are eligible for Medicare Part B, Medicare will become the primary payer the first of the month on your birthday month.

For retirees, after you enrolled in Medicare Part A and B, FSRBC will administer all post-65 Retiree benefits for The School District of Palm Beach County. This means all retirees, age 65 or over, will now enroll in benefits coverage and pay their monthly premiums directly through the FSRBC program. 
Medical Supplement plan with FSRBC 1-833-686-0983
Dental & Vision plans with FSRBC Humana 1-888-393-6765