Chippewa Chirp
January 2019
Welcome to 2019!
1. Start a Meditation Practice
2. Learn Something New
3. Eat Fewer Calories
4. Move More
5. Read More
6. Be More Grateful
7. Spend Time in Nature
8. Bring Peace Into Your Life
9. Strengthen Your Relationship(s)
10. Volunteer
Click on the link to read all 29 New Year's Resolution Ideas by Marelisa Fabrega.
Here's to a great 2019!
Human Resources Team
Michelle Golden
Nikki Mast
Brenda McNamara
Brenda Musser
Dawn Siddons
Important District Announcements & Info
Holiday Party
Thursday, Jan 31, 2019, 04:30 PM
Eagles Club Banquet Hall & Conference Center 2588 HWY 53, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
The Biggest Loser Challenge
Gather up your co-workers to create a team of 5 - 8
Click Here and register your team for the challenge.
Starting January 14th - 25th weigh in at the Cardinal Healthy Primary Care Clinic and be sure to let them know you are participating in the challenge and what team you are on.
Work towards your goal with your team and complete the final weigh in at the Cardinal Healthy Primary Care Clinic between April 15th - April 24th
New Year = New Deductible
Here are some tips on ways to not have to start the year by paying your deductible.
Get Prescriptions filled at the Cardinal Healthy Primary Care Clinic - Preventive visits are free and you can request your regular prescriptions at the time of a physical and request they be filled at the clinic which are at no cost to you throughout the entire year if the prescription is carried by the clinic!
If you or a covered dependent are ill, visit the Cardinal Healthy Primary Care Clinic, it is a flat $25 fee including any necessary lab work and generic prescriptions the clinic carries to treat your ailment. Going to your regular provider would most likely be more than $500 that you would be responsible to pay.
Don't forget Teladoc! Teladoc offers a 24/7/365 licensed Wisconsin Physician available to you to diagnose and treat via phone or Skype. The Physician is able to call in prescriptions to a pharmacy of your choice. There is NO Cost to you for using Teladoc but you would be responsible for the prescription cost.
Need lab work - Cardinal Healthy Primary Care Clinic is able to do lab work for a flat $25 fee and is able to send the results to any provider upon your request.
If you need an MRI, CT Scan, Colonoscopy, Surgery or some other type of secondary - specialty medical care, visit the Cardinal Healthy Primary Care Clinic and then call, email or fax the Cardinal Healthy Primary Care doctor order to Alithias. Alithias will research the best price facility - provider for you as well as the best outcomes. If you choose to use one of the recommended providers you will be eligible for a financial incentive payable to you. This may also save you thousands on your deductible. Call Today 855-843-8783
Does the post holiday drama have you feeling down, call the experts at ReaLiving for some help! Active employees and their families receive four free visits per year!
New Insurance Cards
If you did not receive a new card or need additional cards please log into the BPA website and request additional or replacement cards.
2019 Biometrics Screenings Starts January 1, 2019
To receive the incentive pay on your first check in December 2019 you will need to complete the following by November 30, 2019:
Visit the Cardinal Healthy Primary Care Clinic to complete your biometric screening and a physical. If you have the family plan your spouse must also complete both the bio-metric screening and an annual physical at the clinic. (This will be a two appointment process, one to get the fasting blood draw etc.. for the bio-metric screening and the second to review the results with the provider and have your physical.)
New Prescription Drug Plan Coverage Starting January 1, 2019
Please begin using your new card when filling your prescriptions on or after January 1, 2019. Make sure your pharmacy has your new information prior to filling your January scripts.
Changing carriers gives our employees additional benefits including: increased savings, home delivery for up to a 90-day supply, convenient refill options, 24/7 access to a registered pharmacist
Questions about your prescription benefits, contact Member Services at 1-800-334-8134.
Express Scirpts offers, a new benefit that can help you and your family save money on prescription drugs. MyDrugCosts analyzes what prescription drugs cost on your specific health plan and presents the best ways for you to save. myDrugCosts can be accessed from any browser on your smart phone, tablet or computer. Use it to lower monthly expenses on your regular medications and to discuss costs with your doctor when you get new prescriptions.
It’s easy to get started. Simply go to the dedicated myDrugCosts site for Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District below and sign up with your email address.
https://chippewa.mydrugcosts.com/
Please see the attached myDrugCosts Overview and Frequently Asked Questions for more details. If you have any questions, you can send an email to support@mydrugcosts.com.
Maintain Don't Gain Challenge
Health Savings Account 2019 Maximums
For those wishing to contribute the maximum amount to their HSA for 2019 see the below numbers are based on a 26 pay check year, which means the contribution would have to be changed by December 27th by using the Health Savings Account Contribution Form.
As a reminder the health insurance deductible restarts every January 1st. Remember clinic visits are always a flat $25 fee which can save you having to meet your deductible and the clinic fills many prescriptions. As always preventive care visits are free and so are the labs and any prescriptions throughout the year carried by the clinic prescribed to you at your visit.
Planning to Retire?
Going to the Movies?
WRS Rates Decreasing for the 2019 Year
Wisconsin Retirement System
Considering Retirement? Click Here for Upcoming WRS Retirement Meetings in our area.
Looking for more information on your WRS benefit? Click Here to View Many Informational Videos and Materials on the Wisconsin Retirement Benefits.
Injured at Work?
Please note this number has recently changed!
Board Of Education
For more information regarding members, Governing Policies for Educational Excellence, agendas and information (Boarddocs), definition of meeting types, and annual notices visit the Board of Education page on the school website.
Cardinal Wellness Opportunities
Schedule Your Cardinal Healthy Clinic Appointment On Line
Cardinal Healthy Primary Care
Clinic Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
2nd Saturday of each month: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Schedule Your Appointment Today!
Phone: 715-738-2700 Fax: 888-606-1323
Having a surgery or medical procedure? Do you want to make some extra Money?
FREE YOGA THURSDAY'S
The Cardinal Healthy Committee is offering Free YOGA Classes on Thursday evenings at 7pm at Korger Chestnut. Click Here to View the YOGA Calendar
No registration required!
Acupuncture
Deb Doerflinger licensed Acupuncturist provides Acupuncture on Tuesdays from 2:30 pm. - 5:30 pm. Deb will be offering Community-style acupuncture $40 per treatment and private room acupuncture $60 per treatment. By appointment, please call (715) 944-9707 to schedule. Staff may use HSA to pay for Acupuncture treatments. For a list of conditions treated, please go to www.classic-acupuncture.com
Click Here to read all the benefits of utilizing acupuncture!
Free 3D Mammography
This FREE mammography is considered preventive. If a follow-up visit is required, the mammogram becomes diagnostic and is charged to your health care. Remember this is a great deal as our insurance only covers 2D mammography, where as this option is free for a 3D screening.
Upcoming Cardinal Healthy Staff Wellness Opportunities
Maintain Don't Gain Challenge @ Cardinal Healthy Primary Care Clinic
Final Weigh In's January 14th - 25th @ Cardinal Healthy Clinic
SAVE THE DATES - more info to follow:
Holiday Party @ Eagles Club
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Biggest Loser Challenge @ Cardinal Healthy Primary Care Clinic
January 14, 2019 - April 24, 2019 - Weigh In January 14 - 25th
Wellness Sampling Event & Fill Inn Station
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Retirement Party @ Avalon
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Human Resources & Public Relations Department
Email: HumanResources@chipfalls.org
Website: https://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/district/popStaffLins.cfm
Location: 140 West Elm Street, Chippewa Falls, WI, USA
Phone: 715-726-2417
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chippewafallsschool/
Twitter: @ChippewaFallsHD