It is my understanding they are essentially self insuring so they do pay. Perhaps we can request a battery of tests to rule out black death every time your hay fever kicks up. Maybe the union can run up a sample list of tests to check for that wont run up your copay.

Dear Doctor Dewivedi,

My company demands proof that I have visited a Doctor for my cold, please provide me a sick note. While I am here it would probably be prudent to check for black death, scurvy, malaria, whooping cough, rabies, menopause, low T, lead poisoning or any other tests that you can think of to help you make your car payment.

Sincerely,

FDX MEC Pilot