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Qwest 10K Report
nstates that Qwest will cap Occupational Retiree Healthcare in 2009.
nRefer to LOA on page 154 of current CBA. |
nQwest reported the cost paid for Pension and Post Retirement Benefits;
n2004 $188 Million
n2005 $236 Million
n2006 $303 Million
nAn total increase of 38%
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nQwest states the total cost of booking the amount that retiree healthcare would cost above the caps:
n$2.3 Billion |
nAt the End of 2006 total Health Care cost for Medical, Dental and Vision.
n$672 Million
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nQwest Point of Service Plan:
nSingle: $450.18
nSingle+1: $898.37
nFamily: $1212.82
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POS Plan |
Non-Medicare Retiree (<65) |
Medicare Retiree (>65) |
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Single |
$614.77 |
$254.35 |
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Single +1 Medicare Dep. |
$869.11 |
$508.69 |
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Single +1 Non-Medicare Dep. |
$1281.66 |
$869.11 |
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Family Medicare Dep. |
$1299.45 |
$1281.66 |
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Family Non-Medicare Dep. |
$1659.87 |
$1299.45 |
nIf you are retired and under age 65 Qwest remains your primary insurance.
Once you turn 65 Medicare is primary and Qwest becomes Secondary.
Bill Medicare first |
nUsing Current Health Care Trends Retirees with Family Coverage by 2009:
n$500 to $600 per Month |
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