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Defined Dollar Benefit Program
What is it and How Does it Work?

The Defined Dollar Benefit Program (DDB), the University’s retiree medical program, is effective July 1, 2004.

  • The DDB program is the only option available to retirees and spouses age 65 or older.

  • The DDB program is an option for retirees and their spouses age 62 to 65. (Alternatively, the retiree and spouse may elect the University’s active medical coverage during this period).

  • Faculty and staff hired on or after July 1, 2004 must meet an age and service requirement equal to 85 with a minimum age of 62 to qualify for retiree medical.

General Information and Illustrative Examples

The Defined Dollar Benefit (DDB) program extends the cost-sharing concept that the University has adopted for active medical coverage providing a reimbursement account for you and your eligible spouse upon retirement.

For details, please refer to:
Benefits Department · 300 Craig Hall · Pittsburgh, PA  15260 · 412-624-8160