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Old 01-04-2012, 04:37 PM
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Hope she's OK. Glad the company's taking care of you!
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Old 01-04-2012, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Capt Kochblauch
Man, we need to lock down some medical insurance provisions in the next contract--something more modern than the DPMP. Regardless of your political leanings, based on my limited research, BarryCare is going to jack up our premiums in a huge way--it's already started this year. Need to get a lid on that. I'd like to see an HSA with a quarter of the out-of-pocket maximum vs. the garbage we got in 2012. HSA is huge--our own money in our names.

Vision and dental need a huge boost, too--what a joke they are. We've got to get these things protected contractually before the balloon goes up. I'd give up a few buck each trip to see those improvements. (But not one seat or airframe on scope.)
I always do the Gold HRA. Delta offers an HSA. It's in the Healthcare Benefits Handbook. Improvements in health/dental insurance is at the top of my list, too.
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Old 01-04-2012, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by buzzpat
Hey guys,

This is a deviation from our norm here but I want to take the time to tell you fellow Delta brothers and sisters how proud I am to be a part of this team and this family. I flew the red eye from LAX to MCO this morning and went to bed at the hotel. In the meantime, my mother-in-law, whose only 59, had a stroke in Northern California. While she was being medevac'ed to San Fran for surgery, the CPSC called and woke me up in my room. They pulled me off my rotation, listed me for a DH home, and sent a crew van to the hotel to pick me up. When I got to the jet, the CA and crew were waiting for me, boarded me and fed me. I'm flying home right now and have no idea how things are going at the hospital but I'm so proud of Delta right now. Thanks to all you guys and prayers for my wife's mom please!
Sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. We'll keep her in our prayers in hope of a speedy recovery. Glad to know that Delta's got our back in situations like this. Looks like everyone went above and beyond.
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Old 01-04-2012, 04:45 PM
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I always do the Gold HRA. Delta offers an HSA. It's in the Healthcare Benefits Handbook. Improvements in health/dental insurance is at the top of my list, too.
I've had the HSA for a while now, but the out of pocket max increased significantly this year--along with the premiums. No relief in sight, except contractually...
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Old 01-04-2012, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Capt Kochblauch
I've had the HSA for a while now, but the out of pocket max increased significantly this year--along with the premiums. No relief in sight, except contractually...
Totally agree. The HRA didn't change much from last year. We definitely need to get something in the contract. DPMP is a joke.
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Old 01-04-2012, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by buzzpat
Hey guys,

This is a deviation from our norm here but I want to take the time to tell you fellow Delta brothers and sisters how proud I am to be a part of this team and this family. I flew the red eye from LAX to MCO this morning and went to bed at the hotel. In the meantime, my mother-in-law, whose only 59, had a stroke in Northern California. While she was being medevac'ed to San Fran for surgery, the CPSC called and woke me up in my room. They pulled me off my rotation, listed me for a DH home, and sent a crew van to the hotel to pick me up. When I got to the jet, the CA and crew were waiting for me, boarded me and fed me. I'm flying home right now and have no idea how things are going at the hospital but I'm so proud of Delta right now. Thanks to all you guys and prayers for my wife's mom please!
Keep us informed Buzz, we'll add to your prayers.
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Old 01-04-2012, 04:56 PM
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Keep us informed Buzz, we'll add to your prayers.
Will do FTB. Thanks so much.
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Old 01-04-2012, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Columbia
You think? People talk about the pay rates and W-2s at SWA, but their almost zero out of pocket healthcare costs should really be enveyed. And it's in their contract. Here? More of the same: it's what the rest of the employees get.
I think middle managers have our health care minus some pilot related stuff. And a 3% match on the 401k.

But as to improving it, that'd be great. I'm making monthly payments on my daughters ER visit for 12 months- thankfully interest free... for 12 months.

Beats my in laws neighbor, racked up $300,000 in bills and is going back in for different stuff. Doesn't intend to pay for any of it. "I have no money, bye." So you and I pay for what the hospital doesn't eat. A professor no less, and 40 years older than the supposed entitlement generation.

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Old 01-04-2012, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by buzzpat
Hey guys,

This is a deviation from our norm here but I want to take the time to tell you fellow Delta brothers and sisters how proud I am to be a part of this team and this family. I flew the red eye from LAX to MCO this morning and went to bed at the hotel. In the meantime, my mother-in-law, whose only 59, had a stroke in Northern California. While she was being medevac'ed to San Fran for surgery, the CPSC called and woke me up in my room. They pulled me off my rotation, listed me for a DH home, and sent a crew van to the hotel to pick me up. When I got to the jet, the CA and crew were waiting for me, boarded me and fed me. I'm flying home right now and have no idea how things are going at the hospital but I'm so proud of Delta right now. Thanks to all you guys and prayers for my wife's mom please!
Best of luck to you & your family Buzz. Thanks for sharing a story that shows compassion from the company & fellow coworkers. Prayers for your wife's Mom.
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Originally Posted by buzzpat
Hey guys,

This is a deviation from our norm here but I want to take the time to tell you fellow Delta brothers and sisters how proud I am to be a part of this team and this family. I flew the red eye from LAX to MCO this morning and went to bed at the hotel. In the meantime, my mother-in-law, whose only 59, had a stroke in Northern California. While she was being medevac'ed to San Fran for surgery, the CPSC called and woke me up in my room. They pulled me off my rotation, listed me for a DH home, and sent a crew van to the hotel to pick me up. When I got to the jet, the CA and crew were waiting for me, boarded me and fed me. I'm flying home right now and have no idea how things are going at the hospital but I'm so proud of Delta right now. Thanks to all you guys and prayers for my wife's mom please!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Buzz. Please, let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
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