Human Resources

If I am responsible for any premiums, how will the deductions work with my PERS check?

Depending on your Tier and retirement date, it may be necessary to pay a prorated amount for several days beyond the first month’s premium.  The exact amount will be calculated by a Benefits Specialist when you submit your Retiree Health Insurance Enrollment form.

  • If you immediately retire and collect your PERS pension check, your portion of the insurance premium for yourself or your dependents will automatically be deducted from your monthly pension check.  The County collects premiums one month in advance. For example, the deduction for February’s premium will appear in your January PERS pension check, while the March premium will be deducted from your February check, and so on. Since premium payment is due to PERS one month in advance, you will be required to submit a prorated premium for the first month to Health Benefits along with the Retiree Health Insurance Enrollment form upon retirement. 
  • If you do not immediately retire, insurance premiums need to be paid directly to Washoe County due the first of each month.  You will be required to submit a prorated premium for the first month to Health Benefits along with the Retiree Health Insurance Enrollment form upon retirement.

We recommend reaching out to a health benefits specialist for more detailed information.

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