Originally Posted by
DeltaboundRedux
Beats me. What first comes to mind is "they don't have to and it would cost them money if they did." Delta is self insured, so putting money into the UHC plan might be considered nominally better than handing it over to US gov?
Does seem like a good thing to put on a wish list for the next contract. I don't know what percentage of Delta pilots are a.) prior military and b.) qualify for tricare.
Small groups with narrow interests are always more effective than the masses that are all over the place. Organizing a legit, no kidding movement for this inside ALPA with 4 years to do it should be extremely achievable.
(I'm not tricare eligible, so it's not going to be me. But I wouldn't oppose it either.)
My guess would be to get traction, you'd need to offer something to a broader base. Perhaps a supplement plan coupled with stipend for those who don't use any medical coverage at all.