chinaco
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There is an interesting provision in the Health Care reform bill that increases the chances the your Mega Corp will not dump the retirement health care benefits they gave to Early retirees:
Timeline: When health care reform will affect you - CNN.com
The inflation on health costs was probably one of the largest risks that might drive companies might decide to reduce benefits, charge a lot more, or cancel altogether. This provision was done to encourage companies to continue providing benefits.
Timeline: When health care reform will affect you - CNN.com
A temporary reinsurance program will help offset costs of coverage for companies that provide early retiree health benefits for those ages 55 to 64.
Timeline: When health care reform will affect you - CNN.com
The inflation on health costs was probably one of the largest risks that might drive companies might decide to reduce benefits, charge a lot more, or cancel altogether. This provision was done to encourage companies to continue providing benefits.
Timeline: When health care reform will affect you - CNN.com