Originally Posted by 20kDoLlOrPilot

To the furloughed guys/girls:

First- Anyone else see this? If this stimulus package ever gets passed in the next few centuries one of the perks is that the employer who laid you off will now have to pay 65% of your cobra.

Sources:
Medicaid, COBRA Provisions Under Economic Stimulus Package Expand Health Care Coverage

http://www.americanbenefitscouncil.o...mary011609.pdf

This is a huge savings if you currently elect to have cobra and pay the 102% premiums.

Second- Anyone single with no kids and receiving food stamps? Trying to figure out if I'm eligible in the sunshine state.

Third- Ive been furloughed since October and feel like I have lost almost all knowledge of aviation. I cant afford to rent a airplane. Anyone else feel like this?

Fourth: GO METS!!