Originally Posted by
maddogmax
Anybody ever had to use DPMA? Do you have to apply for it or does it automatically kick in when necessary? I am sure I can find out the answers if pointed in the right direction. Thanks!
The rules are very complex for both disability and DPMA. It is a complicated combination of when you run out of sick leave, how much you were paid (36 months highest pay), whether you were eligible for Worker's Comp (whether you applied or not), State Disability (whether you applied or not). The worst thing is you may will probably miss most deadlines if you have all or most of your sick leave because you will not find out about it until after you need. What I mean by that once you get sick you don't think (unless you have something serious like a heart attack or cancer, God forbid) that you will actually need disability. Found all this out the hard way. Everyone beware - can be very expensive if you miss a deadline -
DELTA will automatically deduct benefits whether you receive them or not.
Recommend you call or write them and get a great checklist:
DPMA
P.O. Box 20883 - Atlanta, GA - 30320
Phone: [404] 559-9421 / [888] DAL-DPMA - Fax: [404] 559-9817
Email:
[email protected] (pre-merger Delta pilots)
[email protected] (pre-merger NWA pilots)