UAL pilot group Furlough Assessment
05-26-2020, 09:17 AM
#71
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Originally Posted by Grumble
Theres one notorious SCAB in my base that drives a BMW i8 with his seat on the custom plate. I hope he gets MS. Their mere existence is why we don’t have a new contract right now.
05-26-2020, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by SteelerNation
I’m a guy on the F bubble. I voted yes for the furlough fund, very easily I might add. I have a question, which I think I know the answer. If I lose my job, we have access to my wife’s insurance. The only problem is it’s no where near our quality, plus it’s about $700 more a month. I’m guessing that means we would be ineligible for fund help on top of getting less quality, more expensive insurance? If I’m right, that’s like a swift kick in each nad. Then again a furlough isn’t meant to be fun or profitable for those who get the short straw. Anyone have updated cobra costs for a family of 4?
05-26-2020, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Huell
Applies to some of the "Losers of '85" as well.
05-26-2020, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Deathray
Basically 2% of total cost United was paying. Fairly expensive, especially for a family of 4. Another option is medishare. Also healthcare market place.
05-26-2020, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by SteelerNation
I’m a guy on the F bubble. I voted yes for the furlough fund, very easily I might add. I have a question, which I think I know the answer. If I lose my job, we have access to my wife’s insurance. The only problem is it’s no where near our quality, plus it’s about $700 more a month. I’m guessing that means we would be ineligible for fund help on top of getting less quality, more expensive insurance? If I’m right, that’s like a swift kick in each nad. Then again a furlough isn’t meant to be fun or profitable for those who get the short straw. Anyone have updated cobra costs for a family of 4?
Make sure you go with a reputable company.
05-26-2020, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy
Shop around for the most cost effective insurance for you and your family. Your best option may end up being your wife's insurance, but there may well be something else out there that's better.
Make sure you go with a reputable company.
Make sure you go with a reputable company.
05-27-2020, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by SteelerNation
I’m a guy on the F bubble. I voted yes for the furlough fund, very easily I might add. I have a question, which I think I know the answer. If I lose my job, we have access to my wife’s insurance. The only problem is it’s no where near our quality, plus it’s about $700 more a month. I’m guessing that means we would be ineligible for fund help on top of getting less quality, more expensive insurance? If I’m right, that’s like a swift kick in each nad. Then again a furlough isn’t meant to be fun or profitable for those who get the short straw. Anyone have updated cobra costs for a family of 4?
05-28-2020, 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by jaypilot21
I am also concerned about this. It would seem that if our personal status quo was to use the UAL insurance i should be allowed to continue to use the UAL insurance assuming im not working. If I'm forced to use my wife's insurance not only have i lost 100% of my income my wife is now out about 20% of her pay as well. As you stated if this is the case its a double kick in the nuts. I understand there may have been abuse in the past but there needs to be more clarity on who is not eligible. It would also suck to pay into a system (albeit for only a few months), have a legitimate need for that program but not have access to it.
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