Employee Benefits
Welcome to the Vail Unified School District employee benefits page!
VUSD's benefits package including health insurance is the most competitive package in Southern Arizona! We are the only district with a PPO plan that is 100% FREE to its district employees (employee only tier) including our preferred dental and vision.
This page is designed to provide all current and prospective employees with the information you need for you and your family's health insurance and health care.
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OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR BENEFITS IS COMING!
April 21st - May 9th
Benefits Information 2025-2026
NEW for 2025 - 2026
EDS is no longer offering dental insurance. Vail is now providing a Preferred PPO $500 Plan through Delta Dental that is perfect for your routine/preventive care.
Our Medical Designs and Medical Plan Rates have changed - please review our updated benefits guide by clicking here.
Supplemental Life and AD&D: we are offering a special opportunity for employees to elect or increase your benefit voluntary life coverage by $300,000 up to GI amount without medical underwriting.
NEW Identity Theft benefit available - read more about it by clicking here.
Benefits Information 2024-2025
Benefits Providers
MEDICAL
ASBAIT (Meritain)
Phone: 866-300-8449
Website: www.meritain.com
2024-2025 Plan Information:
ASBAIT Additional Information
Additional Services:
Pharmacy - (CVS Caremark)
Teladoc
SkinIO
Phone: 847-331-2238
Hinge Health
Virta Health
IMS (International Medical Solutions)
Phone: 928-446-6179
DENTAL
Delta Dental
Phone: 800-352-6132
Website: https://www.deltadentalaz.com
2024-2025 Plan Information:
Employers Dental Services (EDS)
Phone: 800-722-9772
Website: https://www.mydentalplan.net
2024-2025 Plan Information:
BASIC LIFE/SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE, AD&D, SHORT TERM DISABILITY
Ochs Inc.
Phone: 800-392-7295
Email: ochs@ochsinc.com
2024-2025 Plan Information:
HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS
Health Equity - Health Savings Account (HSA)
Phone: 877-694-3948
Website: https://learn.healthequity.com/asbait
RETIREMENT/LONG TERM DISABILITY
Arizona State Retirement System
Phone: 520-239-3100
Email: https://www.azasrs.gov/
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS
American Fidelity - Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Phone: 800-616-3576
Website: https://americanfidelity.com/
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
This benefit is available for any employee, household member residing in the employee's home, retiree, married/divorced spouse, partner, and/or significant other.
This benefit is available for any employee, household member residing in the employee's home, retiree, married/divorced spouse, partner, and/or significant other.
Alliance Work Partners (AWP)
Phone: 800-343-3822
Website: https://www.awpnow.com/main/
Plan Information:
Care Solace is a concierge service that provides individuals with access to mental health and substance abuse providers that are matched to your needs and insurances. Care Solace also works in conjunction with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through the Alliance Work Partners.
Care Solace
Phone: 888-515-0595
Website: https://caresolace.com/site/vailschooldistrict
Plan Information:
SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE
American Fidelity
Phone: 800-616-3576
Website: https://americanfidelity.com/info
SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN
National Public Pension Fund Association
Phone: 847-441-5911
Email: https://www.nppfabenefits.org/
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Contact our Human Resources Employee Benefits office at benefitsvsd@vailschooldistrict.org or call 520-879-2002.