79561551.1-502Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org2016Pensions, Benefits, And RetirementGroup Insurance ProgramEligible employees and officers1960, c. 604, § 51-111.67:2; 1962, c. 542; 1968, c. 736; 1971, Ex. Sess., cc. 88, 185; 1972, c. 708; 1973, cc. 545, 546; 1974, cc. 353, 484; 1975, cc. 597, 611; 1976, c. 551; 1977, c. 620; 1980, c. 595; 1981, c. 478; 1982, cc. 467, 478; 1990, c. 832; 1992, c. 530; 2000, c. 911.http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/51.1-502//51.1-502/51.1/5/51.1-502The following persons are eligible to participate in the group insurance program:section1 State employees.section222 Members of the Judicial Retirement System.section442 Regular full-time employees of a political subdivision participating in the Virginia Retirement System, subject to Board approval. In order for coverage to become effective, seventy-five percent of the eligible employees must elect to become covered on the effective date of coverage. Limitation of waiver of group insurance as provided in this chapter shall be in effect for all employees after the effective date of coverage.section662 Regular full-time employees of a local school board who participate in the retirement system of a local government which provides group life insurance for its employees under this chapter.section772