Allegheny County Schools Health Insurance Consortium (ACSHIC) – The ACSHIC represents over 18,000 school district employees and retirees primarily within Allegheny County.

2023 Highmark Preventive Care Schedule

Preventive or routine care helps us stay well or finds problems early when they are easier to treat. The preventive guidelines on this schedule depend on your age, gender, health and family history.

Lytle EAP: Home Safe Program

If you have been drinking, don’t get behind the wheel of a vehicle. Call a cab, Lyft, or Uber for a safe ride home! The Lytle EAP Home Safe program will reimburse up to $25 per ride.

Virtual Physical Therapy

Introducing SWORD – your virtual health solution for muscle and joint pain. Work with a physical therapist to design an at-home exercise program to fit your busy schedule and needs.

Optum Rx and Highmark Medical Cards

REMEMBER to use your Optum Rx card for pharmacy benefits. You will still need your Highmark card for medical services.

Latest Updates

Portion Control: A Handy Guide

Here’s an easy way to know when to say “when”. Complete the EdLogics March Monthly

Highmark March 2023 Plan for Health

Mental health and mental illness are often used interchangeably, but they are different. Someone can experience poor mental health but never be diagnosed with a mental illness.

Member Updates

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Community Health Magazine

Community Health is a quarterly magazine that provides education, support, and resources to assist members and retirees on their journey to improve their quality of life. Our magazine contains information on health and wellness and also highlights the great work happening in our schools to support wellness.