Originally Posted by
Hillbilly
First off, I wish you the best of luck with whatever your medical issue is. May you have a swift recovery.
I'm no math wizard, but if you burn 240 hours of sick time, then transition to disability and are made whole by DPMA for a year from that point, you are a break even.......... If you have already crested 19 years of service (I couldn't tell for sure from your post) then you have 270 hours instead of the 240 every year.
Just out of curiosity, what is the percentage you pay for DPMA benefits on each paycheck?
Thanks. Working hard to get ready for a stress test on Friday. Had a heart attack in December - no previous symptoms. Have to do a freakin' angiogram sometime in April. I'm trying to meet the May FAA cardiac board.
The comment about the sick pay was pretty much off the cuff. Never computed it, don't really care. At the time it just seemed like a big number to lose. Having a 100% blockage at the top of your left anterior descending artery tends to change your outlook on lots of things.
Took a look at my last paycheck - it looks like I'm getting reimbursed for about 75% of the DPMA amount. I'm certainly happy with the DPMA, although I had hoped I would never need it. Nice people to work with.
I'm in the 270 hour group. Fortunately I hadn't used any this year so I've been able to go until next week before running out.
If anyone wants any info about the process, feel free to PM me. It's a real pain in the butt, and the outcome for me is still up in the air.