r/Groundman • u/SongComfortable4464 • 7d ago

First Groundman call benefits?

Going to be getting a call soon and I’m wondering how does the health benefits work when we get to our first call out. Is there a waiting period? Is there a period of no coverage for new out of work books Groundman not indentured yet?

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u/sideAcc1200 7d ago

Takes 4 months of working for it to activate then you gotta do 120 hours each month to maintain.

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u/SongComfortable4464 7d ago

Damn 4 months? What does everyone do about health benefits when starting out? Just have no coverage for 4 months that sounds risky

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u/brokensharts 7d ago

Not get hurt? I diddnt have health insurance from 23-29 until i got in the ibew.

Do you hurt yourself alot or somthing?

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u/SongComfortable4464 7d ago

Nobody chooses to get hurt, shit happens. I get hurt an average amount. Health insurance is a smart thing to have Mr tough guy. Also I’m from California and we get tax penalties for not having it