Retiree Health Care News and Reports - Legislative Analyst's Office

Costs for retirees before age 65 are "skyrocketing," report finds With employers continuing to exit retiree health benefits, "pre-65 retirees…shoulder the cost burden," study says. (Towers Perrin) September 24, 2008 Article Summary
Hewitt survey says employee health costs rising more than employers' share Employee premiums are rising, with more plans creating cost tiers "based on where people seek care." (The Wall Street Journal Health Blog) September 22, 2008 Article Summary
With strong profits, U.S. Steel expands retiree health coverage A new labor agreement reportedly reduces premiums for 57,000 retirees and expands their coverage options. (The Wall Street Journal) August 13, 2008 Article Summary
GM white-collar retirees to lose health benefits in 2009 Retirees instead "will have to tap Medicare and add a supplemental policy" on their own. (The Detroit News) July 16, 2008 Article Summary
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Costs for retirees before age 65 are "skyrocketing," report finds
With employers continuing to exit retiree health benefits, "pre-65 retirees…shoulder the cost burden," study says. (Towers Perrin)
September 24, 2008
Article Summary

Hewitt survey says employee health costs rising more than employers' share
Employee premiums are rising, with more plans creating cost tiers "based on where people seek care." (The Wall Street Journal Health Blog)
September 22, 2008
Article Summary

With strong profits, U.S. Steel expands retiree health coverage
A new labor agreement reportedly reduces premiums for 57,000 retirees and expands their coverage options. (The Wall Street Journal)
August 13, 2008
Article Summary

GM white-collar retirees to lose health benefits in 2009
Retirees instead "will have to tap Medicare and add a supplemental policy" on their own. (The Detroit News)
July 16, 2008
Article Summary

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