Where health care is concerned, many retirees are in a vulnerable position: separating from their employers at the time of life when medical care often becomes more important, complicated, and costly. To safeguard their benefits, the attorneys representing them must be well-informed and up-to-date about the latest issues and trends. Protecting Retirees' Health Care Benefits provides a comprehensive look at benefit law as it applies to retirees, addressing crucial topics such as the Affordable Care Act, Medicare and Medicaid, and discrepancies between employees' and executives' benefit packages. Experienced lawyers offer their advice on negotiating the language and terms in specific plans, handling benefit packages for early retirees, and evaluating options and restrictions. They also discuss the escalating costs of long-term care and other developments, and share their thoughts on the likely future of health care for retirees. Attorneys working for the rapidly-growing retiree population will find a number of insights in this book that will ultimately help them better serve their clients. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities. Chapters Include: 1. Debra B. Hoffman, Partner, Mayer Brown LLP - "Nondiscrimination Issues in Providing Health Care Benefits" 2. S. Tony Ling, Partner, Jenner & Block - "Understanding Trends in Retirees' Health Care Benefits" 3. Carolyn E. Hartle, Founding Member, Hartle Elder Law Practice LLC - "Addressing the Escalating Costs of Long-Term Care" 4. Norris A. Adams II, Partner, Essex Richards PA - "Understanding Your Rights and How and When to Enforce Them" Appendices include: Appendix A: Tacket V. M & G Polymers USA, LLC Appendix B: IRS Notice Appendix C: United States Code Annotated, Title 42