Friday, December 28, 2007

Company-paid health benefits cuts OK'd for retirees, spouses, over 65

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Wednesday said employers could reduce or eliminate health benefits for retirees, their spouses, or any dependents once the retiree hits 65 and becomes eligible for Medicare.
(See Final Rule)

AARP had filed suit in Eastern Pennsylvania District Court earlier this year trying to block the new rules. Losing both that and the subsequent appeal in June, AARP approached the Supreme Court back in September.


New York Times article

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