Section 220.560  Exempt from Premiums

a)         The following individuals shall not be required to pay premiums due under Section 2200.520 or 2200.530:

1)         Any person not otherwise covered by the Act who has retired as a participating member under Article 2 of the Code but is ineligible for the retirement annuity under Section 2‑119 of the Code;

2)         University of Illinois Cooperative Extension retirees whose member basic health premium is paid by the Cooperative Extension Service; and

3)         Survivors of employees with less than one year of service. 

b)         Individuals receiving benefits under PA 90-0535 (Public Safety Employee Benefit Act) shall not be required to pay premiums due under Section 2200.520, 2200.530 or 2200.540.