ARTICLE VII - EARLY RETIREMENT MAJOR MEDICAL BENEFITS Section 1. Continuation of Plan

     The benefits now provided under The Railroad Employees National Early Retirement Major Medical Benefit Plan, modified as provided below, will be continued subject to the provisions of the Railway Labor Act, as amended. Detailed contract language effectuating all changes in the Plan called for by this Agreement will be worked out by the National Carriers' Conference Committee with the insurer.

     The following benefit change will be made effective on the first day of the month after the month in which this Agreement becomes effective: The maximum amount payable with respect to any retired or disabled employee covered by the Plan or to any eligible dependent of such a retired or disabled employee will be increased from $50,000 to $75,000.