"This depends on the policy of the health and welfare plan which covers your local union.
TeamCare, which covers about half of UPS FT Teamsters and nearly all PT Teamsters, will cover your H&W at no cost to you. Initially we received info that the Western Region and Local 177 would also provide free coverage. However, the Fund reports that info is wrong; there will be no free coverage in the event of a strike, just possible COBRA self-payments.
There are many other smaller H&W plans, and their policies may vary."