HEALTH INSURANCE DURING A STRIKE
One of the biggest concerns around going on strike will always be “what happens to health care insurance during the strike?”
Let’s assume the worst possible scenario :
The District decides to shut off access to health insurance on day 1 of a strike.
What happens if I go to a medical appointment?
In most cases patients are billed and have a certain amount of time to pay. If asked about insurance you can give your insurance card and state that you are on strike. If it’s not an essential medical appointment you should wait until the strike is over.
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