Healthcare That Supports Teachers' Families

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Teachers are protected from automatic annual premium hikes imposed by outside providers—safeguarding district resources and preserving our ability to fund regular salary increases.

Exceptional Coverage & Value

Family premiums: Just $60/month (same low rate for 10+ years)

Single premiums: Just $35/month

District contributions: $17,250/year (proposed increase to $19,500 per teacher)

One of the lowest-cost healthcare options in the region

Freedom to choose any specialist or doctor without referral, even outside the network

Exclusive Family Benefit for PUSD Teachers

Enroll all school-age children in PUSD and receive:

$0 family healthcare premiums
Coverage continues until graduation
Significant savings while supporting PUSD schools

District Comparison

PUSD

$17,250

($19,500 proposed)

Tulare Joint

$19,353

Burton

$18,835

Tulare City

$17,102

Visalia Unified

$14,466

Exeter Unified

$13,699

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Medical

$20 oﬃce visit | $75 ER (waived if admitted)
$300 individual / $900 family deductible
$1,500/$3,000 max out-of-pocket
100% coverage after maximum
50% coverage out-of-network
Chiropractic coverage up to $50 limit per visit and a max of 36 visits per year
Telehealth coverage with $0 copay through Teladoc

Prescription

$10 generic prescription drugs
$20 name-brand prescription drugs

Dental (Delta Dental)

70-100% incentive plan | $2,500 annual max
100% accident coverage (up to $1,000)
100% coverage preferred PPO plan
50% coverage for orthodontics on preferred PPO plan

Vision

Exams, lenses, frames every 12 months
Only $10 deductible

Long-Term Security

Retiree healthcare worth ~$172,500 (ages 55-65)
401(a) retirement plan for teachers hired after July 1, 2020

The Bottom Line

PUSD provides one of the most valuable healthcare packages in the region - with $0-$60 monthly premiums, strong district contributions, and retiree benefits that secure financial peace of mind.