Originally Posted by
hockeypilot44
That plan is a high deductible plan. I have the contractual plan and pay $400 this year per month just for medical going up to $480 next year. Our medical prices are rising about 20 percent per year right now. Unfortunately, our salaries are only increasing 3 percent per year. Thanks 68 percenters. The gold plan is great if you don't use your benefits.
A 3% raise for our average pilot is around $5,000 a year. A 20% raise in premium for a family plan is an extra $600 a year in premiums. Not saying I agree with either but just comparing apples to apples.