Public Education Health Trust: A Story of Caring for Those Who Care for Our Future
Every day, thousands of people across Alaska head to work in our public schools. Some teach in classrooms, while others drive buses, prepare meals, keep buildings running, support students, or work behind the scenes to make sure each school day goes as planned. No matter their role, they all have one thing in common—they care deeply about the students and communities they serve.
The Public Education Health Trust (PEHT) was created to care for them.
Since 1996, PEHT has provided health benefits to Alaska’s public education employees and their families. As a nonprofit trust, our focus has always been simple: to offer quality health coverage while being thoughtful stewards of the resources entrusted to us. Every decision we make is guided by the long-term well-being of the members who rely on us. The governance of PEHT is provided by seven public education focused individuals elected by members of the trust.
Over the years, healthcare has changed in countless ways. Costs have risen, new treatments have become available, and the healthcare system has grown more complex. Through it all, PEHT has continued to adapt, always with the goal of providing meaningful benefits that are sustainable for the future.
To us, health benefits are about more than insurance coverage. They’re about helping people get the care they need, supporting healthier lives, and giving families peace of mind when they need it most. Whether it’s a routine checkup, an unexpected illness, or access to preventive care, those moments matter.
PEHT is proud to work alongside participating school districts and employee organizations to support the people who make Alaska’s public schools strong. When educators and school employees are healthy and supported, they’re better able to focus on what they do best—helping students learn, grow, and succeed.
For nearly three decades, that has been our purpose, and it continues to guide us today. We know the work our members do is important, and we’re honored to play a small part in supporting them, their families, and the communities they serve.