Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 513 - RULES OF PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
Chapter 513-15 - STATE EMPLOYEES ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT
Subject 513-15-1 - RULES OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY
Rule 513-15-1-.02 - Continuance of Coverage While on Leave Without Pay

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 513-15-1-.02

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

(1) A member with at least one year of membership service may retain group term life insurance coverage while on leave without pay (LWOP) for a maximum of four (4) years provided:

(a) member submits a request in writing to the State Employees Assurance Department;

(b) member does not accept employment other than with a State agency;

(c) member does not go on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States.

(2) The cost for continuing coverage is 1% of the last monthly salary reported to the Employees' Retirement System (ERS). Premiums will be collected later at termination, date of retirement, or at the time of death. If member terminates, the premium is deducted from the check refunding retirement contributions. When member continues in service until retirement, the premiums due while on LWOP may be paid by check to the Employees' Retirement System, or, at the member's request, ERS can suspend the monthly retirement check until the premiums are recovered. In the event of death while on LWOP, premiums are deducted from the life insurance payment to the beneficiary.

O.C.G.A. Sec. 47-19-4.

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