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Stockton's case will test how far courts are willing to let cities cut retiree benefits.
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Rhodes' December 3 ruling also said the city could cut retiree pensions as part of its restructuring.
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Stockton is seeking Chapter 9 protection from its creditors and said that it would cut retiree health benefits while it reorganizes.
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While Stockton will cut retiree healthcare coverage, it does not plan to alter pension plans for fear of a battle with Calpers.
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In one instance, Snyder invoked privilege when he was asked whether he had considered restructuring proposals that did not cut retiree pension payouts.
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But U.S. legislation passed in 2014 opened the door to the possibility of cutting retiree benefits.
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About $7 million in savings would come from cutting retiree medical benefits for one year.
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About $7 million in savings would come from cutting retiree medical benefits for one year and then phasing them out.
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About $7 million in savings would come from cutting retiree health care benefits for one year and then phasing them out.