### Question
How does AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT define retiree health benefits?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 623*, **retiree health benefits** is defined as:

> benefits provided pursuant to a group health plan covering retirees, for which (determined as of the contingent event unrelated to age)—


(i) the package of benefits provided by the employer for the retirees who are below age 65 is at least comparable to benefits provided under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.)

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 623*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14-AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT**

