Archived Just started at a DC

[jshane7422]

So I just started 2 weeks ago at the local DC and love it. They offer health ins after 90 days can anyone tell me a little on the plans? they didnt say much because it will be talked about in 45 days. I just wanna know If i should hit up the affordable health care from the gov or wait it out. I have a family of 4 " me, wife and 2 kids" how much does good ins run and how much is an office visit most times

 

[SFSFun]

I'm not in a DC, but I believe there is a tax penalty if you are uninsured for over a month. You may want to read up on how the laws go before deciding to ride it out for 3 months.

 

[redeye58]

If it were just you, riding it out would be risky at best but with a family you don't dare leave anything to chance.
Car accident, falling on the playground, sudden illness - any of those can jump to thousands of dollars in short order.
An ER visit for a broken wrist can run $1200 ($500 copay most ins), Minute Clinic for stitches can run $400 ($75 copay most ins), doctor's visit for strep or other illness can run $132 not including cultures or bloodwork ($60 copay most ins).
2/3 of personal bankruptcies involved a medical crisis, even with insurance.
Get the health.gov coverage even if it's short term.
Don't jeopardize your family's well-being.

 

[mekdawg3]

I just got hired for the udc in my area, and I was offered a shift that has a key premium pay rate. What does that mean. Also do we get paid time and a half for working on sunday?

 

[Hardlinesmaster]

We have very few members at udc here. The udc just started test shipments this month. We have very limited info. Ask your interviewer those questions.

 

[dabeastfromtheeast]

The shift differential is a lil' more $/hr for working overnight. Where I'm at, it's an additional ~0.50$/hr for B2 key and 1.50$ for A2 key.

 

[Kezz]

Good luck, the honeymoon won't last long!