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.

Insurance Open Enrollment begins today! Enrollment changes must be sent in and received by the HR Department no later than May 31, 2024. All benefit changes will go into effect on July 1, 2024.

Please visit the District’s Insurance Open 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.

Key Updates:

• 0% Medical Premium Increase
• $75/mo. Medical Plan Subsidy will end 6/30/2024
• New $5,500 HDHP option
• New Hospital Indemnity Plan
• Vision Premium Increase

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

• User ID: Employee ID
• Password: If you do not know, try the last 4 of 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:https://youtu.be/28K3K6EL5ps

If adding or dropping dependents:

Dependent Add/Drop form must be printed, completed & returned to HR: Dependent Add/Drop Form

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:https://youtu.be/28K3K6EL5ps

Current elections will remain until changed by the employee.

New 2024 HSA Limits:

• $4,150 for self-only coverage
• $8,300 for family coverage
• Those 55 and older can contribute an additional $1,000 as a catch-up contribution.
• HSA Enrollment/Change Form 2024-2025

New 2024 FSA Limits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Care: $3,200
• Dependent Care: $5,000 (unchanged)

Enrollment forms for health and dependent expenses must still be completed through a paper form. If a 24/25 enrollment form is not received, current enrollment will stop 6/30/2024.

• FSA Enrollment form 2024-2025

5/2/2024 (Insurance Overview): 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM through Teams

• Join the meeting now

5/9/2023 (HDHP and Hospital Indemnity with UHC): 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM through Teams

• Join the meeting now

5/21/2023: (FSA/HSA Overview with WEX): 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM through Teams

• Join the meeting now

In celebration of Mental Health awareness month please join me in a scavenger hunt to find resources available to you. Print the form to the right and complete each item listed. Upload your form using the link below by Wednesday, May 22 for a chance to win a wellness prize.

The top 3 locations with the highest percentage of participation in the Mental Health scavenger hunt will win a portable Shiatsu massage chair for their break room.

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: https://siouxlandhealth.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5tXLh1lizgE1dsy

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

Kim Smith

Benefits and Insurance Manager

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