Please fill out this form to enroll in the PFT Health & Welfare Funds Vision, Prescription and Dental benefit programs. You may submit the form and the necessary documents via email at document@pfthw.org or through the mail at the address on the form. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have at 215-561-2722 or through our website here.
Retired members who have enrolled in the
PFT Health & Welfare Retiree Prescription Plan
may make their payments online HERE
as well as sending a check via US Mail.
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 click on one of the above links or read the Summary Plan Description.
Within 30 days of the birth, a newborn must be separately enrolled in School District Medical Insurance as well as the PFT Health and Welfare Fund.
Within 30 days of the birth, complete the enrollment application and return to the District Benefit office with a copy of the hospital birth record.
Within 60 days from date of birth – Fax a copy of the child’s birth certificate and Social Security Number to (215) 400-4631 or email to benefits@philasd.org. Call (215) 400-4630 to confirm receipt.
Reminder
This must be submitted in addition to the PFT Health & Welfare Fund enrollment card. It is mandatory that you submit the separate and distinct documentation to the respective organizations within 30 days of the birth.
Click the button above to read our PDF summary of your benefits or see the menu above for more options.
PSERS web site has information available regarding the new classes, T-E and T-F. especially for new members. PSERS shows you their option to convert to T-F. The link is below, If you are interested, follow the link – http://www.psers.state.pa.us/tf.htm
Teachers planning to retire at the end of June may retain their Personal Choice or Keystone coverage through August 31, provided that the Office of Retirement receives a “Notification of Retirement / Resignation” form on or before April 15. Forms may be obtained on-line at www.philasd.org or by contacting the Retirement Office located at The…
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