Day: February 6, 2013

TWU vs IBT/AMFA

With the US Airways deal now a distinct possibility, it is time to review where the TWU membership in Tulsa now stands fourteen months after American’s Chapter 11 filing; particularly in light of the claims of two competing organizations that they could have handled this event better than the TWU. If there is a merger…

Three Ways to Save on Prescriptions

Now that you’ve started using the medical option you elected for 2013, get the most out of your prescription drug coverage  Top Rx Tips 1. Choose Generics Whenever Possible On average, generic drugs cost less than one-third the amount of their brand counterparts. Many brand drugs have generic equivalents. A generic equivalent is a drug whose active…

Everyday guide to using your medical benefits…

Standard Option You take the time to learn the ins and outs when you buy a car, a house or something with a significant investment. You want to make sure you know how to use it right and get your money’s worth. The same is true when it comes to using your medical benefits. The…

Import DOT notice on Recreational Marijuana.

DOT OFFICE OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY AND COMPLIANCE NOTICE Recently, some states passed initiatives to permit use of marijuana for so-called “recreational” purposes. We have had several inquiries about whether these state initiatives will have an impact upon the Department of Transportation’s longstanding regulation about the use of marijuana by safety- sensitive transportation employees…