Rochester, N.Y.-- A Wall Street Journal report said Eastman Kodak could soon file for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection if it fails to sell its digital patents.
For retirees who've seen the company's financial strength and stock price erode over the past two decades, it's the latest reason to worry about their future.
"I guess the investment is the most important to me, because that's where I have the most of our money," said Joseph Janowicz, a Kodak worker for three decades who retired two years ago.
Andrew Lippa took a lump sum payout when he left Kodak in 1998. He's not worried about a pension or investments but there is one prized benefit he'd like to keep.
"The only concern that I have is that I will lose my health care, and that means I'll have to go out and get it through one of the providers," said Lippa.
Eastman Kodak did not respond to requests for comment.
The Eastman Kodak Retirees Association said it is closely monitoring all Kodak news and is working to help its members with understanding benefits, and should they lose some, help them regain what is needed.
