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Medcor, mandantory health care program at Yellowstone

Does anyone remember what this was about? I saw it on my agreement papers and was interested in details....cost, benifits, etc.

thanks

Permalink Reply by Kate on February 25, 2009 at 11:17pm: Medcor operates the clinics in Yellowstone. Some locations have one (Old faithful does, Mammoth does, not sure about Lake or Canyon. I don't think Grant or Roosevelt have one.) A deduction is taken from each paycheck. When I was there it was about 8 bucks per bi-weekly paycheck. This just covers the overhead of the clinic as far as I know...you'd still have to pay for medications, services, etc. But the costs for those is far less than in the outside world.... however, they do not have full doctor/emergency services. If you need to be evac'd out to an actual hospital, they can helicopter you out....very expensive... The services at Medcor are quite basic... medicine if you catch a nasty cold or etc. More questions? I'd ask the people that did your hiring.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Carol on February 27, 2009 at 8:05am: Thanks Kate. I did e-mail them, and everything you said was correct, and it is indeed minimal cost , and does not replace regular health insurance, more just a subsidy while in the park.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by ken horner on March 3, 2009 at 9:15am: I've got a very screwed up back, went there and got checked and my pills came to $31. can't beat it!!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Carol on March 3, 2009 at 2:12pm: Thanks Ken, sounds like a deal. Great to hear from the experienced crowd.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jules on March 8, 2009 at 9:29pm: so this is not a replacement for regular health insurance? little confused on this...; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by jackie morris on March 9, 2009 at 5:27am: no this is not a replacement . these are small clinics for small problems; ▶ Reply to This