Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits – Easy Guide 

Pittsburgh Public Schools offers a variety of benefits to employees. This guide helps you understand your options and how to enroll. 

Important Deadlines: 

• You have 31 days from your hire date to choose your benefits. 

• Use the Employee Navigator system to enroll. 

• After you enroll, you can only make changes: 

• During fall open enrollment, or 

• After a qualifying life event (like having a child) 

Review the Employee Navigator Enrollment Guide for step-by-step instructions. 

Benefit Information 

Learn more about your options: 

Healthcare Plans 

• Highmark ($0 deductible plans) 

• Highmark ($250/500 deductible plans) 

• UPMC ($0 deductible plans) 

• UPMC ($250/500 deductible plans) 

Dental Plans 

• Preferred and traditional plans 

Vision Plans 

• Vision Benefits of America 

• Buy-Up Plan option 

Other Resources 

• Annual Notices and Disclosures 

• Tax-Deferred Annuity Programs 

• PSERS Retirement Information 

Your Costs 

How much you pay depends on your job group. Select your group to see your cost details: 

• Professionals & Administrators

• Part-Time / Adjunct Teachers 

• Paraprofessionals & Support Staff 

• Custodial & Food Service Staff 

• Building & Construction Trades 

Optional: Healthcare Waiver Bonus 

Some employees can receive a bonus if they choose not to use district healthcare. 

Check your eligibility by employee group: 

• AFSCME (Local 297 & 2924) 

• Pittsburgh Administrators Association 

• Building & Construction Trades Council 

Need Help? 

If you have questions: 

Call: 412-529-4357 

Email: support@pghschools.org