Enhanced Coverage for Pilots with the NEW Teamsters VIP+ Plan
The NEW Teamsters VIP+ Plan now offers coverage for pilots who face license revocation due to medical disqualification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Pilots are required to comply with FAA regulations, necessitating the submission of a current medical certificate to the appropriate aviation authorities. If your pilot license is revoked due to medical reasons, the VIP+ Plan can offer financial support while you undergo medical evaluation and work toward reinstating your qualification.
The standards for medical certification are contained within the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR Part 67). Pilots with certain medical conditions outlined in these standards are disqualified from flying. These conditions include personality disorders manifested by overt acts, psychosis, alcoholism, drug dependence, epilepsy, unexplained disturbances of consciousness, myocardial infarctions, angina pectoris, and diabetes requiring medication for control. Other conditions like acute infections, anemia, and peptic ulcers may be temporarily disqualifying. Pilots who don’t meet medical standards may still qualify under special issuance provisions or through exemptions, which might require additional medical information or practical flight tests.
Coverage for Known Conditions: The Federal Aviation Regulations prohibit pilots with current medical certificates from performing crewmember duties if they have a known medical condition or if there’s an increase in a known medical condition that would prevent them from meeting the medical certificate standards.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PLAN
IMPORTANT: The monthly cost for coverage is based on your age at the start of the coverage and will rise on the policy anniversary date after you move into a new age bracket. This benefits guide is tailored for Members aged 18-79. If you depart from the IBT, opt out of paying dues, or retire, you must notify the Teamsters VIP+ administrative office at (224) 770-5304. Not doing so within 90 days could delay or negate your eligibility for a refund.
Participation in this program is voluntary, and the decision to enroll rests solely with the Members. Members are responsible for bearing all associated costs. A $1 technology fee is included in all listed monthly costs for the following coverages: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Member Life, and Spouse Life.
We encourage Members to thoroughly review the complete policy booklet, email info@teamstersVIP.com to request a copy, if you did not receive one upon enrollment.
This program is administered by Union One Benefits Administration.
For AD&D, STD & LTD: THIS IS AN EXCEPTED BENEFITS POLICY. IT PROVIDES COVERAGE ONLY FOR THE LIMITED BENEFITS OR SERVICES SPECIFIED IN THE POLICY.
For STD & LTD: These policies provide disability income insurance only and do NOT provide basic hospital, basic medical, or major medical insurance as defined by the New York State Department of Financial Services.
North Carolina Residents: THIS IS NOT A MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT PLAN. If you are eligible for Medicare, review the Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare, which is available from the company.
Group Insurance coverages are issued by The Prudential Insurance Company of America, a Prudential Financial company, Newark, NJ. The Booklet-Certificate contains all details, including any policy exclusions, limitations, and restrictions, which may apply. Contract Series: 83500.
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