WCSD Medicare Bridge Program Application

The Washington County School District is providing an early retirement benefit payment to employees who apply and meet the terms of eligibility. Participation in the Medicare Bridge Program (MBP) is voluntary and is available to employees who qualify based on the eligibility requirements set forth below. If an MBP is offered, it is the responsibility of each employee to carefully evaluate his/her personal economic situation with respect to their own financial situation prior to applying for the MBP.

The deadline to submit this form for the end of the 2025-2026 contract year is on JANUARY 31, 2026 at 4:00pm MST.

For MBP Program details, please see WCSD Admin Letter A170.

Link to Medicare Bridge Program Frequently Asked Questions

Terms of Eligibility

The Employee must meet all of the following terms:

• Have been continuously employed by the District for a minimum of ten (10) consecutive full contract years just prior to retirement under contracts that were eligible for enrollment and membership in the Utah Retirement System according to the Utah Retirement Systems' rules and regulations. 
• Apply and be approved for retirement from Utah Retirement Systems (URS) and also have no actuarial reduction through retirement with the Utah Retirement System. 
• Separate from employment with WCSD at the end of the contract year.
• Be eligible for Medicare insurance within 5 years from URS retirement date.

Please enter your WCSD Employee ID, starting with a capital E, followed by the number 0 and five additional numbers.  For example:  E098765 Then click on the green button.