1. a) The following individuals are eligible to enroll in the Program as a Member:

   1. 1) Employees

      1. A) Newly-hired Employees will be eligible as of the first day of active State service, and
      2. B) An Employee who would also otherwise be eligible as a Dependent must be enrolled as a Member.

   2. 2) Retired Employees. A Retired Employee who:

      1. A) Is not Medicare-primary due to age or disability, and resides within the United States or a U.S. Territory, shall be eligible.
      2. B) Is Medicare-primary due to age or disability, and resides within the United States or a U.S. Territory, shall be eligible only for the TRAIL Program regardless of the Medicare eligibility status of an enrolled Dependent.

   3. 3) Annuitants. An Annuitant who:

      1. A) Is not Medicare-primary due to age or disability, and resides within the United States or a U.S. Territory, shall be eligible.
      2. B) Is Medicare-primary due to age or disability, and resides within the United States or a U.S. Territory, shall be eligible only for the TRAIL Program regardless of the Medicare eligibility status of an enrolled Dependent.

   4. 4) Survivors. A Survivor who:

      1. A) Is not Medicare-primary due to age or disability, and resides within the United States or a U.S. Territory, shall be eligible.
      2. B) Is Medicare-primary due to age or disability, and resides within the United States or a U.S. Territory, shall be eligible only for the TRAIL Program, regardless of the Medicare eligibility status of an enrolled Dependent.

(Source: Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 9547, effective June 20, 2024)