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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
§ 16-153.5. Election of medicare coverage.
(a) The System shall conduct a divided medicare coverage referendum, open to teachers continuously employed by the same employer since March 31, 1986. The referendum shall be conducted in accordance with the applicable provisions of federal law and Article 21 of this Code.
(b) As used in this Section and in compliance with federal law, “referendum” means the process whereby teachers are granted the opportunity to make an irrevocable individual election to participate in the medicare program on a prospective basis.
(c) Employers shall pay the necessary employer contributions and make the necessary deductions from salary for teachers who elect to participate in the federal medicare program under this Section, as required by the System, Article 21 of this Code, and federal law.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 40. Pensions § 5/16-153.5. Election of medicare coverage - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-40-pensions/il-st-sect-40-5-16-153-5/
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