SECTIONS 21690-21691 - California Statutes

GOVERNMENT CODE

SECTION 21690-21691

21690. As used in this part, "complementary health premium" means
the additional premium paid by retired members whose health insurance
premiums are paid under Section 21264 and whose allowances fall
below the premium required to continue the health benefit plan
coverage provided by their employers.

21691. (a) Any retired member whose health insurance premium is
paid under Section 21264 and whose allowance is not sufficient to pay
his or her contributions for the health benefit plan coverage
provided by his or her employer may continue that coverage by paying
to the board the balance of the premium owed plus administrative
costs, as determined by the board.
(b) The retired member shall pay the complementary health premium
by remitting to the board quarterly payments in advance.
(c) The board has no duty to identify, locate, or notify any
retired member who may be eligible for programs established by this
chapter.
(d) All moneys received pursuant to this chapter shall be
deposited in the Public Employees' Contingency Reserve Fund
established by Section 22910.