Michelin to remove access to health centers for retirees
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – Starting next year some Michelin retirees will lose access to health centers they have been using for years.
Michelin North America, which operates multiple manufacturing facilities and a corporate office in the Upstate, confirmed Monday that, beginning in 2026, Michelin Family Health Centers will only be available to active employees and their dependents.
For years, Michelin has operated health clinics at certain facilities, offering primary care, urgent care, lab services, exams and preventative health programs. The clinics have historically been available to all employees, retirees and their dependents.
'We recognize that this change may impact retirees who have utilized these facilities, and we are dedicated to making this transition as smooth as possible,' said the company in a statement. 'Retirees will continue to have access to all other providers covered under their health plans, along with the additional benefits that reflect our core value of respect for people.'
Retirees will continue to have access to Michelin Family Health Centers through January 1, 2026.
The company said it recently informed 'eligible retirees' of the change.
You can read the company's full statement below.
'At Michelin, we are committed to supporting our employees and their families. Recently, we informed eligible retirees that, effective January 1, 2026, the Michelin Family Health Centers — onsite medical facilities at select U.S. locations — will be available exclusively to active Michelin employees and their dependents.'
'We recognize that this change may impact retirees who have utilized these facilities, and we are dedicated to making this transition as smooth as possible. Retirees will continue to have access to all other providers covered under their health plans, along with the additional benefits that reflect our core value of respect for people.'
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