1 - For employees hired on or after July 1, 2000, and prior to July 1, 2006, who have worked in District 834 for at least ten consecutive years immediately preceding such retirement and are between the ages of eligibility for TRA/PERA (based on the 1997 definitions of eligibility) and Medicare, the district's post-retirement insurance contribution shall be equal to the single health insurance premium. 1 - Employees hired prior to July 1, 2000, and those listed in the attached Memorandum of Agreement, who have ten consecutive years of employment in the school district, immediately preceding their retirement, may continue as a member of the insurance group until eligible for Medicare, provided they are between the ages of eligibility for TRA/PERA (based on the 1997 definitions of eligibility) and Medicare.