Originally Posted by
Denny Crane
Then why is this language in the medical release section? Or his designee? That right there says to me it can be a third party.
"The DHS or his designee may request further information from a pilot who is required to verifyregarding his sickness or may require a pilot to provide a medical release when:"
Denny
Denny-
I would agree with your analysis. The language in the TA would allow Delta to outsource this whole process. We could be arguing about verification and giving our medical records to whoever Delta "designates".
I suspect that's exactly what they will do. Administering this monstrosity will involve significant cost. Delta will dump it. We will end up fighting through some insurance company bureaucratic labyrinth to get our sick pay.
edit: I just saw the Professor's post on this topic. The company has apparently told ALPA they have "no plans" to outsource the handling of our medical information. If that's true then why is it in the TA?