Medical/Life/Dental Insurance Benefits

Medical insurance is not administered by the Gloucester Retirement System.  Your former employer administers your health insurance coverage and benefits.

Although you have the option of having the Gloucester Retirement System withhold medical, life and dental insurance deductions from your benefit check, you are actually covered under your former employer’s health plan.  We act only as a pass-through for withholding premiums as a convenience to you.  If you chose to have your insurance premiums withheld from your benefit check, deductions will be taken and forwarded as directed by your former employer. Enrollment, changes, direct payment of premiums or any questions about your medical, dental, or life insurance plan or premium amounts should be directed through your employer.  For those retired from the City, your insurance can be made through City at Personnel. For those retired from the Schools, your insurance changes can be made through Personnel at the Schools.  For those retired from Gloucester Housing Authority, you will need to contact Group Insurance Commission (GIC), at 617-727-2310.