
Retirees: Returning to Retirement
You retired, you went back to work, and now you’re ready to return to retirement life. SHBP wants to ensure your Active Member coverage transitions back to Retiree coverage, but we need your help.
When a Retiree transitions back to retirement status after employment with an SHBP Employing Entity, the Retiree Must notify SHBP Member Services within 31 days of their last day of work.
Please review the frequently asked questions below to ensure you have a smooth transition back into retirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
You are. Within 31 days of your last day of work, you Must notify SHBP Member Services via email at SHBPservicecenter@adp.com or via phone at 800-610-1863. SHBP will coordinate with your State Retirement system to resume deductions of your SHBP premiums from your annuity. SHBP will place you on Direct Pay status until your premiums are able to be deducted from your annuity, and you will receive an invoice from SHBP via ADP’s subcontractor, Wageworks. Until you confirm that your premiums are being deducted from your annuity, you must submit payment per the terms of the invoice. Your Employer should immediately transmit your eligibility data indicating Termination from employment to SHBP the same as they would for an employee terminating their employment for any reason other than retirement. Note unless you are retiring from a position with the Employer, your data should not indicate that you are a Retiree. You will be placed in a Pending Retirement status for up to 6 months in which SHBP will directly bill you for your premiums, and then your coverage will be terminated. However, your coverage will not be terminated if:
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