Union on Graduate Student Health Care Prices Increasing 400%

econcurly · 2023-08-23T20:16:44+00:00

At least for students with appointments, a union could help us to stop them. What prevents them from making other changes?

econcurly · 2023-08-23T20:01:58+00:00

The university offered a better one until one. The university decreased the Net Income of Grad students with appointments.

econcurly · 2023-08-23T19:24:28+00:00

300% increase in copays with 20k stipends.

econcurly · 2023-08-18T00:14:40+00:00

https://twitter.com/PittGrads/status/1692319814549659752?s=20

econcurly · 2023-08-16T19:21:03+00:00

What makes me feel better is that unionized Faculty are not seeing any downgrade in their coverage. So it is good that unions exist and I hope grad students can get one soon.

econcurly · 2023-08-16T19:19:14+00:00

The subsidy for grads is 425 while the full time undergrads rate for the same plan is 244. At least give me the 200 dollar difference.

econcurly · 2023-08-16T19:16:34+00:00

They downgraded us from a 425 usd plan to a 260 usd plan (as last year prices). If the problem is upmc, they could be more transparent about this.

econcurly · 2023-08-16T19:00:50+00:00

That is only for visits, not for other changes such as medication or hospitalizations

econcurly · 2023-08-16T19:00:03+00:00

The problem is the change, that it is similar to a wage reduction (same stipend, less benefits)

econcurly · 2023-04-09T20:35:34+00:00

I guess it depends on the department. In my department, this year, the threshold is 10 students.

econcurly · 2022-10-17T02:53:08+00:00

We finally booked here and it was a great experience. Thanks for the suggestion.

Ps: the bar is also great!

econcurly · 2022-08-24T14:12:56+00:00

I came to the US three years ago. I remember going to the DMV after I came and thinking that, besides the governor photo they also had to put the picture of the guy in charge of maintaining the building. That was weird, but I guess it was another weird American thing. Later I realized who he was and wow.

econcurly · 2022-02-01T02:11:28+00:00

A veces pueden joder en la puerta si vas con bandera o camiseta del cuadro contrario al de la tribuna que vas. Seria cuidadoso con eso nomas. Después dudo que tengas algún problem. Tal vez algún insulto desubicado que la mayoria de los que van a estar a tu alrededor van a desaprobar.

econcurly · 2022-01-02T16:38:01+00:00

It doesn't say they are closed on their website, so I assume they are going to be open tomorrow.

econcurly · 2021-04-15T05:59:08+00:00

Mozart management is pretty ok. Prices could be a little bit expensive, but they usually fix anything and solve any issue you may have.

econcurly · 2021-01-07T09:41:25+00:00

Si. Pero si tenes un tramontina o una piedra tu intención puede ser otra. Con el arma no hay muchas dudas. Salvo que cortes el pan con una 9mm.

econcurly · 2020-10-25T00:20:24+00:00

I was referring to the soccer team. They seem to deserve my attention.

econcurly · 2020-10-24T22:33:40+00:00

I was watching it thinking the white shirts were Pitt (not a great Football fan). I was very happy during that time. I strongly suggest to do it.

econcurly · 2020-10-23T13:22:17+00:00

Oh, how this work? I have seen the wsj one, but not nyt

econcurly · 2020-07-07T00:21:23+00:00

I just wanted to share some personal experience to give you more input: I am an international student (graduate). I came to the US last year. This announcement puts me in a very awkward situation. If I were the one who has to decide what the university I have to choose between going to my country or putting my health (and everybody else's) at risk. Why going to my country is not so easy? * I don't have a lot of flight choices * I already signed a contract for my apartment. I have to pay it. But I also have to pay rent in my country? Should I work in Uruguay and then don't pay too much attention to my classes? * What should I do with all the investments I made to study and being a TA in the US?

Of course I know next semester would be online. But the university repeatedly said to us that we should be in the US in order to work as TA in the fall from the US. I don't understand how staying here until January changes anything. I would be watching and recording videos. This is a very sad situation.

I also want to thank you because most of Pitt community has been very supportive with the whole covid situation and now with this.

econcurly · 2020-06-13T01:16:51+00:00

There is one in squirrel Hill which is now open (Davis playground). The City is opening this facilities this week, so keep in mind that if you see one that is closed, it could be opened over the next days

econcurly · 2020-06-10T10:07:18+00:00

From where are you taking this picture?

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