Originally Posted by
ManFlex
Exactly. And bad things do happen to people who take good care of themselves. That's why it's called insurance after all: preparation for an unknown risk. We could be paid $1000/hr but it's meaningless if you lose your medical or if treatment for your ailment costs $1,000,000 out of pocket. These things should matter.
Reading these emails from the union regarding guys falling ill should be a cautionary tale to us all.
Well said, I never expected to be on ltd when I was 32 (hit by a car) but I was really glad that my regional I was at had a great plan. Also that they had great health ins and approved a new type of surgery so I could live my life again. I can't agree with this quote enough!