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The Buffalo City School District is proud of the opportunities & advantages that we offer to our employees. We are committed to providing high-quality benefits & programs that are designed to meet the needs of our dedicated & diverse community.

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Get relief from joint, muscle, and pelvic health on your schedule at no cost to you.
One in four people lives with pain from a musculoskeletal condition.*

That’s why we’re excited to offer members a virtual physical care program. Using motion-tracking technology, you can connect with a physical therapist (PT) to get real-time guidance. And it’s available at no additional cost to you and your dependents through your Highmark health plan.

Virtual Physical Care Program

How it works:
To get started Log in to [myhighmark.com]myhighmark.com.

  • Select Benefits.

  • Find Virtual Joint Health or Virtual Pelvic Health in the Health and Wellness section.

  • Select Enroll.

  • Complete a health survey to determine if the program is right for you.

  • ·Schedule a video call with a Sword Physical Therapist.

After you enroll, Sword will provide a tablet with motion-tracking technology used to track and guide your movement.

You’re also matched with a Sword physical therapist who creates a customized, self-guided care plan, then monitors your progress while providing ongoing support

Need Assistance? 
Contact Sword at 1-888-346-0476 or needhelp@swordhealth.com

Safety First

Walk like a penguin

It's Walk like a Penguin Weather!

It is that time of year in Buffalo - snow and ice means slippery surfaces.

The Workers Compensation office teamed up with the experts (our very own 3 - 5 year olds) and asked them to create a "How to walk like a Penguin" video for BPS staff

Our Penguins Teaching you how to Waddle!

Step 1: Legs out

Step 2: Soft knee bend

Step 3: Arms out

Step 4: Waddle

Additional Tips:

  • Flu and cold season

    • Back to school and cooler weather means germs are going to spread - encourage proper hand washing

    • Use hand sanitizer only when soap is not available

    • Get your flu shot

  • Dress for the weather

    • Wear the proper footwear (BOOTS not - slippers, slides, crocs, sandals)

  • Be aware of your surroundings

    • Report any hazards on school grounds

    • Pay attention to where you are walking - keep your hands out of pockets & look up and away from your phone screen while walking

Be Well in WNY

BPS Employee Offering

StetchLab, NEIGHBORHOOD Barre, and Be Embodied have partnered with BPS to offer our staff discounts on some of their services!
Visit the Health & Wellness page to get the information for each business and what they have to offer. Be well!

Need to Reach Out to Us?

We are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
The best way to reach a staff member in the benefits department is via email. All staff members have access to the benefits email and the 1st available staff member will respond.

Email the Benefits Office
Phone: 716-816 - 3754
Address: 806 City Hall | 65 Niagara Square | Buffalo, NY 14202

Workers Compensation:
Phone: 716-816-3936