In the event coverage would be continued under the group policy on an employee following his retirement, but prior to the time he is or could be covered by Medicare, he may elect, in lieu of such continuation of group insurance, to have the same conversion rights as would apply had his insurance terminated at retirement by reason of termination of employment or membership.
The converted policy may provide for reduction of coverage on any person upon his eligibility for coverage under Medicare or under any other state or federal law providing for benefits similar to those provided by the converted policy.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 16A. Group Health Insurance Conversion
§33-16A-1. Right of Insured to Convert From Group Coverage
§33-16A-2. Issuance of Converted Policy
§33-16A-3. Effective Date of Policy
§33-16A-4. Coverage of Dependents
§33-16A-5. Persons for Whom Coverage Not Required
§33-16A-6. Inquiries by Insurer
§33-16A-8. Preexisting Conditions; Reduction of Benefits
§33-16A-9. Alternate Plans of Conversion Coverage
§33-16A-10. Additional Coverage
§33-16A-10a. Continuum of Care Services
§33-16A-11. Combined Policy Coverage
§33-16A-12. Coverage Following Retirement