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Employee Benefits & Resources
Philadelphia Federation of Teachers Health & Welfare Fund
Collectively bargained benefits, professional development, and retirement counseling — built to support Philadelphia's educators at every stage of their career.
3,500+
Educators Covered
Benefits
Rx, Vision, Cobra
Mon-Fri
8 AM - 5 PM EST
About the Fund
PFT Health and Welfare Fund Benefits
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers Health and Welfare Fund was established to provide members and their qualified beneficiaries with collectively bargained benefits, including prescription, dental, vision, long term disability, professional development and retirement counseling. This website describes all the benefits that are available to you as a Participant in the Fund, and the conditions under which the benefits are available.
For detailed information about each benefit, please read the Summary Plan Description PDF.
Find Your Path
Where Are You in Your Career?
Benefits, eligibility, and next steps look different depending on where you are. Choose the stage that fits you to jump straight to what matters.
New Employees
Just hired? Enroll in Fund benefits, understand your coverage start date, and meet your plans.
See Your Benefits
Active Employees
Review your benefits, manage dependents, and explore professional development resources.
Benefit Summary
Nearing Retirement
Get ready for the transition. Schedule counseling, understand timelines, and review your options.
Retirement Guidelines
Retirees
Stay covered in retirement. Review what's included, manage your plan, and find ongoing support.
Benefit OverviewMember Benefit
Health Advocate Services
The PFT Health & Welfare Fund is offering members an additional benefit at no cost!
PFT Health & Welfare Fund Health Advocate Services provide personalized support to help you navigate healthcare decisions, understand your benefits, and resolve billing issues.
- Healthcare QuestionsGet answers about coverage, claims, and care options.Find Dental SpecialistsMatch with in-network Dental providers.Find Vision SpecialistsMatch with in-network Vision providers.
Health Advocate Services can help you with healthcare questions, find doctors, schedule appointments, and more — all at no additional cost to you.
Stay Informed
Important Reminders
A few quick things to keep in mind to ensure your benefits, eligibility, and records stay up to date.
Submit Documents Securely
Send documents to the Fund through our secure upload portal instead of email. It's faster, encrypted, and routed directly to the right team.
Upload a DocumentWhen Coverage Begins
Employees who begin working by the 15th calendar day of the month will receive Health and Welfare Fund coverage effective on the first (1st) day of the month.
For Employees who begin working after the 15th, Fund coverage will become effective on the first (1st) day of the following month.
Questions or Concerns?
Our member services team is here to help with eligibility, benefits, claims, and everything in between. Reach out — we'll point you to the right person.