New Jersey Statutes Title 52. State Government, Departments and Officers 52 § 14-17.32h

a. retires from employment with the board,

b. is receiving a retirement benefit from a State- or locally-administered retirement system,

c. is eligible for the federal Medicare program, and

d. is participating in the health benefits plan of the board may enroll in the State Health Benefits Program upon enrollment in the federal Medicare program. The laws and regulations governing the program, except as provided in this section, are applicable to enrollments in the program under this section.

A former employee of a local board of education who shall have retired from employment with the board prior to July 1, 1993 and who meets the requirements for enrollment in the State Health Benefits Program prescribed in this section may enroll in the program on or after July 1, 1993 and on or before June 30, 1994.