19 Del. Admin. Code § 2007-3.0

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 2007-3.0 - Eligibility and Enrollment Rules

3.1 In accordance with the authority vested in the SEBC by 29 Del.C. § 5210(4), § 9602(b)(4), and § 5255, the SEBC adopts these rules for the State of Delaware's DIP. In the event of conflict between these rules and the Delaware Code, the Delaware Code takes precedence over these rules. The 3 parts to the DIP are STD, LTD, and RTW. The Rules and Regulations contained in this are to be used in conjunction with the STD and LTD benefit booklets displayed on the SBO website at de.gov/statewidebenefits.

3.2 An employee must meet one of the following criteria to be eligible for enrollment in the DIP:

3.2.1 Hired on or after January 1, 2006 into a position covered by the Delaware State Employees Pension Plan in accordance with 29 Del.C. Ch. 55.

3.2.2 As of January 1, 2006 had fewer than 5 credited years of service.

3.2.3 As of January 1, 2006 had 5 or more years of credited service and chose enrollment in the DIP.

3.2.4 In accordance with 29 Del.C. § 5251(e), a retired Delaware State Police Trooper employed in a pension covered position in the Delaware State Employees' Pension Plan on or after July 1, 2008.

3.3 Enrollment in the DIP means that the employee is enrolled in the STD and LTD plans.

3.4 Eligibility for participation in the DIP will end on the earliest to occur of:

3.4.1 The date in which the State of Delaware ceases to sponsor this program; or

3.4.2 The date the employee is no longer covered by the Delaware State Employees' Pension Plan in accordance with 29 Del.C. § 5519; or

3.4.3 Service retirement; or

3.4.4 The death of the employee.

3.5 Dependents are not eligible for enrollment in the DIP.

3.6 Coverage is effective the first day the employee is actively at work for 1 full day on or after January 1, 2006. There is no waiting period to be enrolled in the DIP.

3.7 In accordance with 29 Del.C. § 5252, the State will pay premium or subscription charges for the full cost of providing coverage for the DIP.

19 Del. Admin. Code § 2007-3.0

19 DE Reg. 78 (7/1/2015)
22 DE Reg. 861 (4/1/2019)
28 DE Reg. 57 (7/1/2024) (Final)