Alameda County Schools Insurance Group was established in 1978 to self fund workers compensation benefits. Since that time the programs offered have expanded to include property/liability as well as dental and vision coverage.

It is a joint powers agreement between various school districts in Alameda County which allows them to self-insure workers’ compensation benefits. Each district pools the overall expense but is responsible for its own claims cost. The lower the claims, the more money saved by the district for use in other areas such as salaries and supplies.