Strike Aftermath
As of May 4th, 2018 the teachers’ strike has ended with the signing of the State Budget Plan. A plan that provides more than $300 million to improve Arizona Schools. Over the course of the upcoming years, the bill is…
Reminder for Open Enrollment Registration During #RedForEd
With the #RedForEd statewide protest happening, many of Arizona school districts have closed due to the movement. Despite these districts being closed, the healthcare enrollment period remains open. The majority of school districts do not offer automatic re-enrollment, so re-enrollment…
An Eye on Benefit Vendor Contracting and Management
With 4 major healthcare companies in the state, and a multitude of voluntary benefits vendors, how does a school district or public entity know which one is the best fit for your budget and employee’s needs? Schools districts traditionally follow…
The Importance of Choosing Your Health Care During Open Enrollment
If you are a school district employee in the State of Arizona, your district will designate a set period of time each year for you to choose your benefits package for the next plan year. For many schools, it runs…
Saving Money through Healthy Employees
Having sick employees is never ideal for your business. Employers can have little or no control over lifestyle choices of their employees, which can be a helpless feeling. Here at Valley Schools, our WellStyles program has produced positive results in…
The Buzz on Blue Zones; What You Should Know
For the first time in human history, children are projected to have shorter lives than their parents. A staggering statistic, especially given the fact that we spend 110 billion dollars a year on exercise clubs, supplements and diets, and 2…
Private Companies are Now Following the Valley Schools Model
Private companies like Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase announced that they would form an independent health care company for their employees in the United States. The three giant firms employ over one million employees. Increasingly, large employers are forming…
Invest in Yourself
In a time where schools are underfunded and resources are scarce, it is vital that every dollar is allocated to the core mission of educating children. if you invest in yourself you can ensure your own success. One of our…
Safety in Numbers
With the attempts to phase out the Affordable Health Care Act (AHCA), small business and individuals are now suffering to provide health care that they can afford. The insurance world has become complicated and time consuming when trying to provide…
Educating Educators on Health Plans
We can all agree that teachers and school staff are our superheroes. Every superhero deserves a comprehensive health plans that meet their needs. How else would you define someone who is committed to ensuring our children receive a great education…