12/22/2020
AT&T employees who retire after 12/31/20 will NOT be eligible for the Medicare HRA (Health Reimbursement Account), which provides $2,700 per retiree & $1,500 per spouse each year towards Medicare Plans & Out-of-Pocket Costs.
AT&T announces the current Medicare HRA amounts are good through 2023, subject to re-evaluation.
AT&T announces retirees who retire after 2021 will pay full cost for healthcare before Age 65.
The Pension Lump Sum interest rates this November, will determine the lump sum factors for 2021. Those rates are currently loaded in the Fidelity Pension Calculator. Most retirees will see a 7-10% increase in the lump sum for 2021.
AT&T also announces a reduction in credits to the pension formula, beginning in 2022.
Given the above changes, 2021 will be a great year to manage your benefits and retirement date. Contact us for more details!