A covered retiree who returns to work (other than full-time) with a covered employer unit and continues to receive retirement benefits from PERS may remain covered as a retired employee but will not be eligible for employer-paid coverage as an active employee under the Plan. A covered retiree who returns to full-time employment with a covered employer unit and terminates retirement benefits is eligible for employer-paid coverage as an active employee.
A retired Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol officer receiving benefits under the Mississippi Safety Patrol Retirement System who is re-employed as a full-time active employee by a covered employer unit, may continue to receive retirement benefits and be eligible for employer-paid coverage under the Plan.