(3) Benefit Plans

The table below outlines the components of the Company’s net periodic benefit recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 for its pension and other postretirement benefit plans:

	For the three months ended March 31,
	Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement Benefits
(dollars in thousands)	2019			2018			2019			2018

Service cost	$	8			11			18			26
Interest cost		315			326			60			54
Expected return on plan assets		(752	)		(687	)		(248	)		(190	)
Amortization of net loss (gain)		-			17			(48	)		(89	)
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost		-			-			(85	)		23
Net periodic benefit	$	(429	)		(333	)		(303	)		(176	)

The Company does not expect to make contributions to its pension and postretirement benefit plans in 2019. As of March 31, 2019, no contributions have been made, however, this decision is reviewed each quarter and is subject to change based upon market conditions.

Since 2003, the Company has not subsidized retiree medical insurance premiums. However, it continues to provide medical benefits and postretirement medical benefits to a limited number of current and retired executives in accordance with the terms of their employment contracts.