Trainmaster5 3,349 #1 Posted October 15, 2009 I have a question for my fellow employees, and anyone else who may know the real deal. Every year at this time we have to choose a medical provider. For us hourlies the choice is either GHI or HIP. While preparing my train for service lately I've come across these ads for EmblemHealth plan. If you read the ( very) fine print you'll see that the plan is sponsored by GHI and HIP. Has the proposed merger taken effect ? If so, how does this effect our benefits ? I looked through the arbitrators award and all I saw was the 1.53 to 1.5 change but nothing else about benefits. Maybe I missed something so can someone enlighten me about what's going on here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will-Bx-718 95 #2 Posted October 15, 2009 (edited) I have no idea whether or not if the merger went thru or not. I heard talks about this 2 years ago, but nothing ever since. I stick with hip because um single with out kids. And the medical center I go to takes both insurances anyway. And I save the $15 co-pays to go there. Edited October 15, 2009 by WillBx718 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rapid Transit TO 65 #3 Posted October 28, 2009 They already maintain MANY other heath insurance provider contracts that the don't offer to TWU, so I would'nt expect any changes or additional coverages unless TA saved cash on them.. It's a really pathetic state of affairs tho, cause active employees I know from PA & NJ travel to Staten Island or Port Jervis for doctors.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
