Health Ins.

[calcommon]

What do recruits do for health insurance during the academy?

[ask80]

usually, fully sponsored recruits get health insurance from day one of the academy. otherwise, ther'es probably a nurse at the academy

[PhilipCal]

Health insurance

Can only answer for Alabama Department of Public Safety. Recruits are fully covered with state provided Health/Hospitilization/Dental while in the Academy. If the Recruit is married, dependant coverage is provided through payroll deduction. Check with your employing agency to determine coverage for you and your dependants while you're in the Academy.

[calcommon]

The three departments that I've applied to state on thier websites that, recruits are "at will employees" and are covered by workers compensation insurance only during the academy. I don't believe workers comp covers general health.

[PhilipCal]

You are correct. Workman's Comp covers only injuries you may sustain while at the Academy. Hopefully, the agency(s) you applied to will make Health/Hospitilization available to you once appointed as a Police Officer.Why not look into an agency that offers pay/benefits while you're in the Academy?

[calcommon]

I'm committed geographiclly for several reasons. I'll ask at the next oreintation, I would hope that there is a low cost solution, I'm sure I'm not the only person in this boat!

[PhilipCal]

Hope it works out for you. Best of luck.

[Mikeyg76]

Most depts in CA; that i know about pay for their recurits from day 1.