Kodak wants to cut health care benefits for retirees over the age of 65.
The company filed a motion with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court [PDF] Monday. Kodak lawyers are asking to terminate medical benefits for Medicare-eligible retirees.
If the court approves the motion, Kodak workers over the age of 65 who retired on or after October 1, 1991 could lose their health coverage as soon as May 1.
A hearing on the motion is scheduled for the morning of March 20.
In a letter sent to retirees, Kodak said the move is a necessary step toward a "sustainable financial path."
According to the motion, the move would save Kodak $13.7 million in 2012 and about $20.5 million every year thereafter.
16,030 retirees would be affected.
