Retirees' Page

Retiree Open Enrollment Dates:  
October 16, 2017 through November 10, 2017
All changes are effective January 1, 2018

 Affordable Care Act Information - 1095-C

 Benefits Information 2017-2018    

• Retiree Benefits Enrollment Guide - 2017-2018
• Retiree Open Enrollment Letter 
• Retiree Enrollment Form 2017-2018
• Benefit Summaries
• SilverScript Key Points
• SilverScript FAQ's
• Retiree Rate Charts for Calendar Year 2018
• CareFirst In Area Benefits Summary - Effective 1/1/2018
• CareFirst Out of Area Benefits Summary - Effective 1/1/2018
• Creditable Coverage Letter 2017
• Rate Charts 
• Summary of Preventive Services
• Benefits Dependent Verification Audit Information

The Maryland State Retirement Agency administers Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) Retirement Plan. 

Summary of Retirees' Benefits

Questions? Benefits Office Contact, 301-952-6200, email pgcps.benefits@pgcps.org  

Group Life Insurance

• Group life insurance may be continued for employees whose last 12 years of employment immediately preceding retirement were continuous and consecutive with PGCPS.  The Board will continue to pay the full cost.
• If your group life insurance benefit as a retiree exceeds $50,000, you must pay taxes on the cost paid by the Board for the amount in excess of $50,000. 
• Employees who retire July 1, 2006 or prior, your group life insurance is reduced according to a specified reduction schedule.  
• Employees who retire on or after August 1, 2006, will receive Board-sponsored life insurance in the amount of 25% of their benefit amount on the day preceding retirement, up to a maximum of $25,000.   
• The Board’s group life insurance benefit is term insurance, which has no accrued cash value. 
• Through Hartford, you may convert the reduced amount of your group life insurance to an individual life insurance policy. 
• If you become terminally ill, you may be eligible for the Accelerated Death Benefit (ADB). 

Group Health Insurance - Medical summary, Prescription summary, Dental summary, Vision summary

• Health insurance may be continued for employees whose last 12 years of employment immediately preceding retirement were continuous and consecutive with PGCPS. 
• The Board will continue to contribute towards the cost of your group health insurance. 
• Your share of the monthly premium may be deducted from your monthly retirement check.  
• When you or your spouse becomes Medicare eligible, contact the Benefits Administration Office about Medicare coordination information. 
  • More about Medicare
  • Prescription Coverage and Medicare (Credible Coverage)

Spouse and/or Dependents of a Deceased Retiree

• A Spouse and/or Dependents of a Deceased retiree may qualify for continuation of Board-sponsored health insurance benefits.

PGCPS Information 

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Authorizing a Person/Organization to Inquire or Act on Your Behalf
• Directory for Retirement Benefits
• Forms Associated with Benefits
• Medicare Information
• To change your address with PGCPS contact the Payroll and Benefits office at 301.952.6200 or email, pgcps.benefits@pgcps.org

Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS)

• Maryland State Retirement and Pension System website
• Change / update tax information with MSRPS 
• Change of Address with MSRPS
• MSRPS Retiree News Letter
• Maryland State Retirement-Reemployment After Retirement - video
• MSRPS Phone Number - 1-800-492-5909

Social Security Administration

Need Help?

Benefits Office Contact, 301-952-6200, email pgcps.benefits@pgcps.org  

Retiree Phone Directory