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RunningB 01-14-2017 04:32 AM


Originally Posted by RemoveB4Flight (Post 2280892)
Please do enlighten me on how I could not take an early retirement if I take this insurance (and of course adequate coverage) and lose my medical for one of the qualifying events (no drunk driving accident, etc).
That is the purpose of this insurance. That's why it extends to age 65.

Everyone here is so hostile. Enjoy your insurance!

mobius27 01-14-2017 04:42 AM


Originally Posted by slough (Post 2280958)
CRJ upgrades had been at 20/month for awhile. Haven't checked if thats changed recently.

Last award shows 30 upgrades awarded, it's been that much for a couple months at least.

RemoveB4Flight 01-14-2017 04:48 AM


Originally Posted by RunningB (Post 2280981)
Everyone here is so hostile. Enjoy your insurance!


Originally Posted by RunningB (Post 2280793)
Also, the fact that you think you could retire early if you lose your medical with this insurance tells me you haven't done much research on the subject

When you say things that don't make any sense I hope you except someone to call you out on it. I wasn't hostile. I'm simply asking you to explain.

Is offline 01-14-2017 04:54 AM


Originally Posted by MrSkywest (Post 2280914)
Take the coverage. If you lose your medical you will get it back a lot quicker if you have the coverage.

CAMI speeds up for no one.....

RunningB 01-14-2017 05:18 AM


Originally Posted by RemoveB4Flight (Post 2280986)
When you say things that don't make any sense I hope you except someone to call you out on it. I wasn't hostile. I'm simply asking you to explain.

^Speaking of saying things that don't make any sense

rickair7777 01-14-2017 09:48 AM


Originally Posted by Is offline (Post 2280990)
CAMI speeds up for no one.....

Some advocates have had luck moving things along, but that's obviously not an official process or something you can rely on for sure.

hawk21 01-14-2017 11:43 AM

I signed up for the insurance. Just got the $32,850 plan so it's only like $45 a month. I've jump seated with a few captains that really want it so hopefully we get the 25% participation for anyone that is really concerned.

rickair7777 01-14-2017 11:46 AM


Originally Posted by hawk21 (Post 2281200)
I signed up for the insurance. Just got the $32,850 plan so it's only like $45 a month. I've jump seated with a few captains that really want it so hopefully we get the 25% participation for anyone that is really concerned.


Anyone who is feeling kindhearted towards their fellow pilots can sign up at this level and get fully reimbursed by the company for three months. Then cancel if you don't want it, I'm 99% sure the 25% requirement is just to implement the policy initially, we don't have to maintain that level of participation in the future.

RemoveB4Flight 01-14-2017 12:23 PM


Originally Posted by rickair7777 (Post 2281203)
Anyone who is feeling kindhearted towards their fellow pilots can sign up at this level and get fully reimbursed by the company for three months. Then cancel if you don't want it, I'm 99% sure the 25% requirement is just to implement the policy initially, we don't have to maintain that level of participation in the future.

I believe to get the full reimbursement you would need to sign up for $100 of coverage. $50 you would pay and $50 would be the match portion that the company is offering. That is my understanding. Currently it's offered for 3 months. I wouldn't be surprised if their hope is to somehow try to tie that company match into the next pay package.

rickair7777 01-14-2017 12:43 PM

The people who should sign up for the LOM:
-Older CA's.
-FO's who think they might end up staying at SKW, because it will likely be very difficult to sign up outside open enrollment.

People who probably don't need it:
Younger FO's and CA's who can and will switch careers to something that pays better than regional airlines if they medical out.

If you're younger and want to sign up, you probably need to over-insure to account for inflation over the years if your plan would be to retire immediately and ride this benefit for decades if you can't hold a medical. That's the real gotcha with this plan, the value of the benefit (and cost to the underwriter) tapers off pretty significantly after 15-20 years due to inflation.


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