FOREWORD - Wentworth Institute of Technology

WIT Employee HandbookSection IV: Benefits10. CONTINUATION OF MEMBERSHIP AFTER AGE 65When an employee or the employee's spouse reaches age 65, he or she maycontinue to participate in the Wentworth group medical plan. The employee mustnotify the Human Resources Office 60 days prior to his or her 65th birthday to avoidinterruption of benefits and to allow time to notify health carriers.Employees have an option to purchase Medicare at age 65 without penalty. It isrecommended that all employees three months prior to reaching age 65 or withinthree months after, contact their local Social Security Office to register underMedicare A to avoid penalties when the employee retires.Upon retirement from Wentworth, an individual 65 years of age or older must applyfor the Medicare A + B program. Wentworth will provide $108 per month for you andyour spouse towards the purchase of a supplemental medicare health benefit if youmeet the following criteria.• Have ten years of service• Be at least 50 years of age by December 31, 2001• Participate in a Wentworth sponsored health planOr:• Have 19 years of service• Be at least 40 years of age by December 31, 2001• Participate in a Wentworth sponsored health planIf the spouse is under 65, Wentworth will provide $108 per month towards theWentworth sponsored health plan.11. DEATH OF AN EMPLOYEE WITH MEDICAL COVERAGEIf an employee covered by one of our group medical plans dies, his/her spouse andchildren may continue coverage with the group for up to thirty-six months, inaccordance with COBRA regulations. The cost of the coverage is paid by the spouseand/or dependent children.March 200943