County amends early-retirement code, bars re-entry to coverage after decline
Apr 24, 2026
The board approved amendments to Allen County Code Title 1, Articles 20 and 21 clarifying that employees who retire early (age 55 with 20 years' service for sworn officers) cannot rejoin county medical coverage after declining it.
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The Allen County Board of Commissioners approved amendments to the county code on April 24 clarifying medical coverage rules for early retirees. Allen County Attorney Laura Maser presented amendments to Title 1, Article 20 (Sworn Officers) and Article 21 (Eligible Employees), stating the amendments remove ambiguity and specify that employees who retire early may not re-enroll in county medical coverage after declining it.
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