I took a VSP 4 years ago, which allowed me to retire vis a vis rule of 75, along with a great package including nearly a year's pay of severance as well as my full share EB (even though I left in December of that year).
I am sure that the packages have gone downhill since then but certainly one thing that hasn't changed I'm sure is Intel's desire to eliminate anyone with any grey showing through (because they obviously make too much), and replacing them with dumb ass, arrogant HI-B Indians, and equally arrogant (and, arguably of even less value) RCGs.
Intel used to be a fantastic place for a career,... huge impact and great recognition (and reward) for good, impactful results. But by the time I had left it had become a political cesspool, which I would venture has only gotten worse since then.
My earlier point was simply to not rely on HR or anything they say because they are not there for the benefit of the employees, they are there as the eyes and ears of Intel legal. They are there looking for anyone or anything that potentially rocks the imagery that they intend to project about their wonderful shining star on the hill.