Retiree Information
Are you a former WCSD employee or planning to retire soon? Here’s what you need to know about continuing your benefits into retirement:
Eligibility for Retiree Coverage:
To be eligible for retiree health and life insurance benefits, retirees must be actively receiving a PERS retirement check.
Continuing Coverage Into Retirement:
Employees have the option to continue WCSD health insurance coverage into retirement.
- You have 60 days from your retirement date to elect continuation coverage.
- If you choose not to continue coverage, your benefits will end on your retirement date.
Open Enrollment for Retirees:
Visit this link for more information: Open Enrollment 2026 - Washoe County School District
- Retirees currently enrolled in WCSD health benefits may make changes during open enrollment
- If you do not take health insurance into retirement, you can re-enroll during Open Window period held in even-numbered years.
Life Insurance Reminder
- If you choose to drop retiree life insurance, you cannot re‑enroll at a later date.
- Life insurance elections should be considered carefully before making changes.
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Helpful Resources:
- Retiree Enrollment Form
- Retiree Termination Form
- Retiree Change Form
- Frequently Asked Questions for Retired Employees
- Retiree Premium Rates 2026
- Checklist for Retiring Employees
- NVPERS Website
- Life Insurance Beneficiary
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Retiree Certified and Classified 40k Life Insurance Certificate Class 5
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Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage
Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Notice - Washoe County School District
WCSD’s prescription drug coverage is considered Creditable Coverage.
This means:
- It is expected to pay as much as standard Medicare prescription drug coverage.
- You can keep WCSD coverage without paying a penalty if you later join a Medicare drug plan.