Leaving State Service and Other GIC Benefits
Questions and Answers

For all options, complete GIC Insurance Enrollment and Change Form (Form-1) and return to your
GIC Coordinator

Q) As an active employee I have GIC long term disability (LTD) insurance. What happens to this coverage when I leave state service?
A) LTD is income replacement coverage for active employees only. When you leave state service, your enrollment in the plan ends automatically.

Q) I have GIC Dental/Vision coverage for legislators, legislative and Executive Office staff, and managers. What happens to this coverage when I leave state service?
A) The GIC Dental/Vision plan is for eligible active employees only and therefore it ends when you leave state service. You may, however, continue dental/vision coverage for up to 18 months through COBRA. You will be billed directly for 102% of the premium under this option. Fill out the GIC Dental/Vision COBRA form and mail it to the GIC. 

Q) I participate in the Health Care Spending Account program (HCSA). May I keep this benefit when I leave state service?
A) Although your pre-tax benefit ends when you leave state service, you may continue to make post-tax contributions to your HCSA through COBRA.  Complete and return the HCSA COBRA application to the carrier.

Q) I participate in the Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP).  May I keep this coverage when I leave state service?
A) DCAP is for active employees only.  When you leave state service, your enrollment in the plan ends.