Health Connection

Make it Ok

It’s OK to have mental health needs - many of us do. 1 in 5 people will have some kind of mental heath challenge in their lifetime, and many don't get the help they need.

Stop the Stigma! Stigma perpetuates misconceptions and false beliefs about what a mental illness really is. Mental illnesses are more common than diabetes, yet we still struggle with talking about them compared to a physical illness. You can stop the stigma and create positive change by learning the tips for talking to someone with a mental health condition.

Visit MakeItOk.org to learn more.

5 Ways to start a conversation:

1. Hey, we haven't talked in a while. How are you?
2. Are you Ok? You don't seem like yourself lately.
3. Hey, you seemed frustrated today, I'm here for you.
4. Seems like somethings up. Do you wanna talk about what's going on?
5. I'm worried about you and would like to know what I can do to help.

Insurance Open Enrollment begins today! Enrollment changes must be sent in and received by the HR Department no later than May 31, 2023. All benefit changes will go into effect on July 1, 2023.

Please visit the District’s Insurance Enrollment Information page to review information on the District’s medical plan options, premium rate by group, FSA/HSA forms, educational videos and much more! If you have questions regarding plan changes or need help with your elections, please reach out via phone or email.

Videos
Open Enrollment Instructional Video
Learn more about the HDHP from your Peers

Salaried Staff/Certified will complete Insurance Open Enrollment online through the Employee Access Center (EAC.)

• www.siouxcityschools.org > Staff > Employee Access Center
• User ID: Employee ID
• Password: If you do not know, try the last 4 or your full social security number without hyphens or create a help desk ticket to have your password reset: https://sccsd.freshdesk.com/support/tickets/new

• Instructions for the online process can be found by watching the open enrollment video.

• If you need to add/drop dependent coverage, you must print, complete and return an add/drop form: Dependent Add/Drop Form

• FSA enrollment forms for health and dependent expenses must still be completed every year through a paper enrollment form. If a form is not returned, current enrollment will end 6/30/2023. FSA Enrollment form 2023-2024

Hourly Staff/Classified will have the option to complete open enrollment online through the Employee Access Center; however, due to limited computer availability hourly staff will still receive a packet in the school mail.

• If you wish to complete open enrollment online, please follow the instructions in the open enrollment video.

One year Board approved medical plan subsidy (for the 2023/2024 year only, not subject to IPERS or taxes)

• Full-Time staff who elect medical coverage: $75/mo.
• Part-Time staff who elect medical coverage: $37.50/mo.
• Subsidy will be an itemized pay line on your paystub located under the earnings section and will begin July 1, 2023.

Premium Rate Sheets By Group

FSA Updates
New 2023 Limits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Care: $3,050
  
• Dependent Care: $5,000 (unchanged)
  

• Enrolment forms for health and dependent expenses must still be completed through a paper form. If a 23/24 enrollment form is not received, current enrollment will stop 6/30/2023.
• FSA Enrollment form 2023-2024

HSA Updates
Current elections will remain until changed by the employee
New 2023 Limits:

• $3,850 for self-only coverage
• $7,750 for family coverage
• Those 55 and older can contribute an additional $1,000 as a catch-up contribution.
• HSA Enrollment/Change Form 2023-2024

Q & A Sessions

• Tues. 5/2/2023: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM through Teams Click here to join the meeting
• Thurs. 5/11/2023: 12 PM – 1 PM through Teams Click here to join the meeting
• Wed. 5/17/2023: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM through Teams Click here to join the meeting

Friday, May 19, 2023

Ride your bike to the parking lot of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce between 6:30 am-8:30 am for a free breakfast, giveaways, vendor tables, and a chance to win prizes!

Attendees will also receive a wristband to gain access to all-day BOGO deals at participating downtown restaurants.

Register at: bit.ly/SCBike2Work2023

Email Kim Smith a Photo of you biking to work for a chance to win a wellness prize.

Since most of us don't have time to stress over what's healthy and what we can get our hands on as quickly as possible, having a handful of go-to snacks can be life-changing.

Click the link below to get a list of 50 easy to make snacks.

50 Healthy Snack Ideas

Meal prepping is the hottest food trend lately, and frankly, I couldn’t be happier! I’ve been meal prepping for years simply because it’s a great way to save time, money, and reduce waste in the kitchen, so I’m happy to see so many people getting wise to this method. But there are still so many people who haven’t had the meal prep “Aha!” moment, so I wanted to do a quick Meal Prep 101 to help people grasp the concept or get over the intimidation to give it a try.

Read More 101 Tips

Budget Friendly Meal Prep Recipes

Mark your calendars, the Urban Scramble is BACK!

June 17, 2023: 8 AM - 12 PM

Think the "Amazing Race" but in Sioux City. This new style of racing will test your endurance in a fun way that isn't just a traditional 5k or bike ride.

- Two person teams (Men's, Women's, Co-Ed)
- Biking, running, and mystery challenges
- Wayfinding the best path around town
- After parties, and prizes!

$80/team, but only $60/team if you sign up before May 8, 2023!

Register by June 2, 2023 to receive a t-shirt. All registrations are due by June 16, 2023.

Register by calling the Parks & Rec office at 712-279-6126 or by going online to https://webtrac.sioux-city.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/SPLASH.html!

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/586596883183048/?ref=newsfeed

Kim Smith

Benefits and Insurance Manager

Email: smithk@live.siouxcityschools.com
Website: https://www.siouxcityschools.org/insurance/
Location: 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA, USA
Phone: 712-279-6692