New Resource Provides Additional Benefits for PFT Members & their Families!

To get started, you can create an account at healthadvocate.com/pfthw! [Remember to use your personal e-mail to register!]

You can also call 877.324.0255 

Or e-mail answers@healthadvocate.com

Read the full brochure right here.

Learn More and Apply by March 1!

Qualified SLRN applicants could be selected to receive student loan relief of up to $2,500 for each year of work (beginning with 2020) for no more than 3 years, with a maximum benefit of $7,500.

Your negotiating team pursued and won an increase in tuition reimbursement eligibility.

Eligible PFT members received communication directly from the District about how to apply for reimbursement for courses taken in 2021. Approved candidates will receive up to $600 reimbursement for credits taken in 2021.

Application, proof of payment, and accompanying official transcripts must be sent in by March 11, 2022.

Eligible members include the following:

• Appointed Secretaries
• School Operations Officers
• Paraprofessionals
• Non-Teaching Assistants
• Teachers who need to be re-certified (only for teachers who do

February 8, 2022

In response to today's budget address, the final one of Governor Wolf's administration, Jerry Jordan issued the following statement:

PHILADELPHIA—"One of the most fundamental tenets of Governor Wolf's administration has been his steadfast commitment to increased education funding. In today's budget address, the final one under his leadership, Governor Wolf held fast to that commitment and released a proposal that is a strong start in what is sure to be several months of negotiations.

"With a revenue surplus of more than $2 Billion and growing, and an additional $2.2 Billion in