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Question: What options are available these days for employers who need to cut back on retiree health spending, but still want to provide health care to their former workers?
Long after employees retire with the proverbial gold watch, a company may still be carrying them on the books. Through collective bargaining, contractual obligations, or simply a commitment to doing what is right, the employer often arranges for group retiree coverage.
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