Originally Posted by
Dadof6
Call me a conspiracy theorist, but I suspect this is the nasty "surprise" awaiting us in CBA negotiations:
"So if you pilots don't agree to PBS in your new CBA, we (the company) have no choice but to jack your employee's share for health benefits 500% a month. So (pun intended) pick your poison, gents & ladies."
Are you seeing a possible change to premiums in another source of information or just stirring the pot on speculation? A higher deductible plan, as mentioned in the article, isn't a change to monthly premiums. Obviously, I'd rather not see any change but if it has to happen, I'd rather pay a higher deductible over a higher premium each month.
Deductibles are a one time charge when someone gets treatment - PBS is forever, month after month after month. IMO, there is no choice - and no need to panic quite yet.
