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Postretirement Plans - Schedule of Estimated Future Benefit Payments (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
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Pension |
Pensions |
2025 | $ 4,702
2026 | 4,427
2027 | 4,302
2028 | 4,198
2029 | 4,077
2030-2034 | 18,628
Other Postretirement Benefits |
Pensions |
2025 | 322
2026 | 306
2027 | 283
2028 | 258
2029 | 267
2030-2034 | 1,023
Gross benefits paid |
2025 | 331
2026 | 315
2027 | 292
2028 | 267
2029 | 276
2030-2034 | 1,063
Subsidies |
2025 | (9)
2026 | (9)
2027 | (9)
2028 | (9)
2029 | (9)
2030-2034 | $ (40)

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- Definition Expected future gross payments in the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year from a defined benefit plan prior to reduction related to the Medicare Part D subsidy + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Expected future gross payments in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year from a defined benefit plan prior to reduction related to the Medicare Part D subsidy + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Expected future gross payments in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year from a defined benefit plan prior to reduction related to the Medicare Part D subsidy + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Expected future gross payments in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year from a defined benefit plan prior to reduction related to the Medicare Part D subsidy + References No definition available. + Details
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