1. a) Initial enrollment periods. Initial enrollment in TRIP is limited to the following periods:

   1. 1) When a TRS Benefit Recipient applies for annuity benefits;
   2. 2) When a TRS Benefit Recipient or TRS Dependent Beneficiary turns age 65;
   3. 3) When a TRS Benefit Recipient or TRS Dependent Beneficiary becomes eligible for Medicare;
   4. 4) When coverage of a TRS Benefit Recipient or TRS Dependent Beneficiary is involuntarily terminated by a former group plan;
   5. 5) During the Benefit Choice Period, if never previously enrolled.

2. b) Re-enrollment periods. Re-enrollment into the Program is limited to the following periods:

   1. 1) When a TRS Benefit Recipient or TRS Dependent Beneficiary turns age 65;
   2. 2) When a TRS Benefit Recipient or TRS Dependent Beneficiary becomes eligible for Medicare; or
   3. 3) When coverage of a TRS Benefit Recipient or TRS Dependent Beneficiary is involuntarily terminated by a former employer.

3. c) A TRS Benefit Recipient may change health plans only:

   1. 1) When the TRS Benefit Recipient has a permanent address change and the previously selected managed care plan is not available at the new address;
   2. 2) When the TRS Benefit Recipient's primary care physician leaves the managed care plan selected by the TRS Benefit Recipient; or
   3. 3) During the Benefit Choice Period.

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 838, effective December 31, 2009)