jetBlue Insurance

[82spukram]

[FONT=&quot]I have read a lot of people saying that jetBlue health plan is pretty poor. I just got offered a job the other week and was wondering if either there is a web link (besides what is on jetblue's main website) to see the benefits or if anyone knows what is it for pilots. Thanks[/FONT]

 

[w17cfii]

You should have gotten a letter in your email that outlines all of the benefits and their associated costs....

 

[82spukram]

Verna Called about a week ago but no class date of yet. I am guessing then when I get a class date I will receive an email. Thanks

 

[Dave's kid]

The benefits guide will be in the initial packet.

BTW, although I know a few may disagree, the insurance isn't that bad.

 

[82spukram]

Glad to hear it. Just been hunting around for information to help make the transition (unfortunately all information is based on crack pipes) and have read some bashing on the it, but no reason for why it was so bad. Thanks

 

[Whiskerbizkit]

You have two choices for medical, BCBS or United. Both have two options which have different deductables (thats the bad part) $40-$80 a month for two people. Dental and vision are the same everywhere else. LTD paid by the company unless you want short term. All in all its not bad but could be better.

 

[82spukram]

Once again thanks for the information. I think its about the same I have with my current job.

 

[Caveman]

I agree with the others. It's not that bad. Every business in America is taking a beating on health insurance and JetBlue's is about the same as most. Yeah, I know SWA's is phenomenal. They are the exception, not the rule.

 

[RP170]

I agree with the others. It's not that bad. Every business in America is taking a beating on health insurance and JetBlue's is about the same as most. Yeah, I know SWA's is phenomenal. They are the exception, not the rule.

NetJets plan is incredible as well. Absolutely no premiums for an entire family. A buddy of mine's wife had a baby and they only had to pay $30 out of pocket for the entire pregnancy. Amazing. Nice to see someone step up to the plate for their employees.

 

[Whiskerbizkit]

well he owns the insurance company so....

 

[Guam360]

it sucks. Short term disability for one.
I quit JB, and am now at Kalitta Air, the insurance is much better.

 

[elag777]

it sucks. Short term disability for one.
I quit JB, and am now at Kalitta Air, the insurance is much better.

Good move!

 

[B190Captain]

I tend to agree.

The insurance here at B6 definetly has room for improvement. The insurance at my previous "regional"carrier was better.

 

[feitinger]

COuld be better.

It all depends on how much you use the insurance. My wife has chronic illnesses so we use it alot and therefore its not such a good deal (high deductables and out of pocket amounts). My last airline (regional) had awesome insurance, we paid nothing but copays. We had no idea how good the insurance was until now.

 

[zkmayo]

it sucks. Short term disability for one.
I quit JB, and am now at Kalitta Air, the insurance is much better.

Your going to need good insurance to pay for detox/rehab after you come off whatever junk youve been smokin to make that move.

To each their own though...

JB's insurance isnt that bad if you compare it to the rest of outside the industry's insurance plans. I tend to look at it as systemic of what's happening nationally with health care plans in this country. As we head more into a crisis with it, costs go up and benefits have gone down. It just so happens I switched jobs at the same time where my old insurance seemed better because it was designed years ago.

 

[Guam360]

Sweet opinions guys, I am stoked. I get to live in Europe occasionally with my Brasilian/Italian girlfriend. Meaning start and finish trips in Europe. 13 to 14 days off in a row, making those surf trips to Bali easier, two weeks of Capoeira or a home surf break with my surf bro's. two weeks in Brasil.
Yea, I know, long trips, long legs, not always time to hang out and enjoy destinations, like Amsterdam and Hong Kong or Honolulu, bummer, sometimes it's great.

The money is the same, insurance much better, upgrades fading in the 320, consistent at two years at Kalitta on 747. Home based, never a commute again, except to training in Ypsilanti. Sky miles, One pass miles, wow how many do I have now?

Hey enjoy: JFK-FLL-EWR-MCO-JFK-FLL-EWR-PBI-JFK

I loved flying up and down the east coast, woohooo.
Then try to catch a plane home somewhere.... Awesome!
I had a good time for a little while, loads of good friends though, good luck guys. Good luck to everyone, this industry is crazy.

 

[StarChecker]

The benefits guide will be in the initial packet.

BTW, although I know a few may disagree, the insurance isn't that bad.

Our insurance is awful.

My prescriptions at the sewer regional I just came from cost me 10 and 15 bucks.

At JetBlue...60 bucks EACH. It's $400.00 every 3 months. Not to mention the absurd deductible we pay for health care.

It really needs to be #1 on the list of things we have to address.

The fact that there's anything better at CHQ than JetBlue means JetBlue is doing something wrong.

 

[FLYfishin]

When I was at JB I was paying $330 a month just to have family health insurance. When you add co-pays and deductables it came out to over $400 a month -- that was 10% of my pay! UPS, $80 a month for everything.

 

[Guam360]

same at Kalitta($)

 

[82spukram]

Hey thanks to everyone who posted on here. I appreciate the information.