Originally Posted by
CincoDeMayo
Do you know for a fact that the current HRA balance (what the company owns) can’t be rolled over to an employer funded Retirement Reimbursement Account? Im not a benefits specialist but I know there is an HRA and a Retiree HRA. The company should be able to fund the Retiree HRA with a lump sum at time of retirement.
Currently the full balance of HRA belongs to the company. Should you leave the company, retire, or change your current HRA health plan for another health plan, you lose the full balance of the HRA. If you want that changed get in touch with your rep and negotiating committee.
The current CBA also doesn’t allow retirees to purchase health plans offered by the company unlike contracts at other airlines.