This information is no longer current - it is for reference only. It is an archive review of events that took place during United Airline's Chapter 11 Bankruptcy from December 9, 2002 - February 1, 2006.
Retirement Medical Benefits
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Retire before 7/1/03 |
Retire on or after 7/1/03 |
When can a Flight Attendant retire early and be eligible for retiree medical?
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Age 50 and above on 5/1/03 with 10 years of service |
Age 55 and above or age 50 by 5/1/03 with 10 years of service |
| What is the cost of the pre-medicare medical? |
| Length of Service |
Monthly Costs |
| Single |
Family |
| 30 + years |
$10 |
$20 |
| 25 – 29 years |
$12 |
$30 |
| 20 – 24 years |
$16 |
$40 |
| 15 – 19 years |
$20 |
$50 |
| 10 – 14 years |
$30 |
$65 |
* approximate amounts
New rates may be established annually based on page 196 of our Contract.
|
| Length of Service |
% cost of the Company Premium |
| Fewer than 20 |
80% |
| 20 – 24 |
60% |
| 25 – over |
40% |
Cost will increase annually as the cost of the coverage increases.
| 2003 rates* |
80% |
60% |
40% |
| 1 Adult |
$201.90 |
$151.43 |
$100.95 |
| 2 Adult |
$423.99 |
$317.99 |
$212.00 |
| 1 Adult & Children |
$383.61 |
$287.71 |
$191.80 |
| 2 Adult & Children |
$605.70 |
$454.28 |
$302.85 |
*rates for 2003 only
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| What is available and what is the cost after medicare? |
Company Paid After Medicare plan or continuation of the Before Medicare plan with Flight Attendant paying the cost over the Company cost of the After Medicare plan.
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One or more Supplemental plans to Medicare with Flight Attendant paying the full cost minus a Company contribution of $90 per month. |
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