Retiree Eligibility

As an MNPS certificated retiree, you may continue your MNPS health plan coverage (medical, dental, vision, hearing and EAP) for yourself and any enrolled eligible dependents throughout your retirement if:

• You have at least 10 years of active employment with MNPS
• You begin receiving a monthly pension payment immediately following termination, AND
• You have been enrolled in the group plan for three continuous years immediately prior to retirement

If you have at least 20 years of service with MNPS, you may defer commencement of pension and retiree benefits and have benefits reinstated when your monthly pension begins.

A representative from Employee Benefit Services will help you enroll yourself and your eligible dependents for retiree coverage during your retirement appointment. For more information about this process, view the 2026 Retirement Planning Guide.