Access UHC Rewards:

1. Create an online account at www.myuhc.com
2. Click My Account
3. Click UHC Rewards
4. Scroll down to Available Activities to find ways to earn

Redeem Rewards:

1. Click My Account
2. Click UHC Rewards
3. Click Redeem Rewards
4. Choose Reward Option: Buy a Tracker, Visa Gift Card, or One Pass Gym Membership ($5 minimum)

*Note: UHC Rewards gift cards are subject to payroll taxes

Reward Earning Options (Earn up to $300 between 7/1 - 6/30):

• $0.25 for 5,000 steps or moving for 15 minutes
• $0.50 (Additional) - for 10,000 steps for moving 30 minutes
• $2.50 - Getting 7 hours of Sleep, 5 of 7 days per week
• $15.00 – Take a health survey
• $2.50 – Go paperless
• $5.00 – Track 14 nights of sleep
• $50.00 – Complete a biometric Screening
• $25.00 – Connect a fitness tracker
• $10.00 - Complete a Virtual Visit through the www.myUHC.com website
• $20.00 - Use the "Get a Cost Estimate" feature through the www.myUHC.com website
• $10.00 - Receive a flu shot
• $25.00 - Complete your annual check up

EAP services provide 3 FREE visits per event.

• Alcohol or Drug Addictions
• Anxiety
• Childcare
• Depression
• Eating Disorders
• Eldercare
• Family Conflict
• Financial or Legal Concerns
• Marital Difficulties
• Parenting Concerns
• Problem Gambling
• Relationship Problems
• Stress Management

All Staff are eligible for 3 FREE visits per event.

Learn more at: www.niseap.com

• Login: NISEAP | Password: EAP

During the month of December become a winter wellness warrior by completing a variety of wellness activities. Print the form to the right and check off each day you complete. Upload once you return from winter break for a chance to win a wellness prize.

In January our wellness challenge will be to increase daily water intake. The first 500 participants who register by 12/20 will receive a water mug to help keep them motivated.

Don't forget that your annual deductible and out-of-pocket maximums reset January 1:

• Medical Coverage
• Dental coverage

Save time and money by seeing a provider 24/7; 365 through the click of a button for these common conditions:

• Flu
• Sore Throat
• Stomachaches
• Allergies
• Bronchitis
• Eye Infections
• Headaches/Migraines
• Rashes
• And More...

To access virtual visit services go to www.myuhc.com > Find Care & Costs > Virtual Care > 24/7 Virtual Visits.

24/7 Virtual Visits will remain a FREE service for ALL UHC enrolled members through 6/30/2025.

Per IRS regulations insurance changes are only allowed mid-year for qualifying events such as a job change, marriage, death, divorce, gain/loss of other insurance coverage, and the birth of a baby or adoption. Outside of these events all other changes must wait until open enrollment which happens during the month of May for a July 1 effective date.

Staff have 30 days from the event to adjust coverage with the District. Babies and adoption are granted 60 days.

In order to process an insurance change the staff member must complete the following:

1. Notify HR
2. Staff will need to complete a new insurance enrollment/change form
3. Provide proof of the event by requesting documentation from the insurance carrier or other employer itemizing out enrolled plan type, policy start/end date, and dependents enrolled.

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires covered employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees for the following reasons:

• incapacity due to pregnancy, prenatal medical care or child birth;
• to care for the employee’s child after birth, or placement for adoption or foster care;
• to care for the employee’s spouse, son, daughter or parent, who has a serious health condition;
• for a serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform the employee’s job.

Qualification Benchmarks:

• You have worked for your employer at least 12 months
• AND
• You have at least 1,250 hours of service for your employer during the 12 months before your leave

Pay for FMLA time is outlined in either your master contract and/or employee handbook which determines:

• Leave for Care of Self must be supplemented by your remaining sick, personal leave, and deduct
• Leave for Care of Family must be supplemented by your remaining family sick, personal and deduct leave.

Note: For those who do not meet the FMLA qualification benchmarks; medical verification of leave will need to be supplied to HR.

Employees must complete the full 24/25 school year, and meet all three of the following requirements to be eligible to participate in this plan:

• Full-time employees age 62 or older by June 30, 2025,
• Have at least 25 years of service with our District, and
• Eligible to begin retirement through the IPERS program.

Eligible employees who meet the conditions will need to submit a retirement notice and Application for Early Retirement to Kim Smith by January 15, 2025.

Note: Any years worked part-time, but was at least 20 hours weekly, will be counted as one-half year of credit.

Policy 432 Early Retirement Policy:

https://www.siouxcityschools.org/o/sccs/page/early-retirement-benefits

Notice of Early Retirement Letter

https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3389/SCCS/2575026/432-E-Notice-of-Early-Retirement-Letter_Form_Fillable.pdf

Application for Early Retirement Benefits

https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3389/SCCS/2575027/432-E_i__-_Application_for_Early_Retirement_Benefits_432-E_i__Form.pdf

W2 and 1095c season will be approaching soon. If you have recently moved, please make sure to submit an address change through Records > Available Forms > Address/Phone Update to ensure a timely delivery of your documentation.

Challenge Dates: January 13 - March 21

It's time to start putting together your teams for the upcoming 10 week challenge. Throughout this challenge, the Live Healthy Iowa (LHI) community will be cheering you on as you work toward healthy goals and building new habits. And the LHI Team will be there with tools and resources to support your efforts, and awards to celebrate your progress!

Your registration includes a challenge T-shirt, access to a personal online dashboard, weekly motivational messages, complimentary subscription to Fresh Pickings magazine, and a $10 discount on Live Healthy Iowa 5K registration.

Make sure to use the subsidy code below to offset the cost of your registration.

Registration Website: www.livehealthyiowa.org

Group ID: LHISCCSD

Subsidy Code: 10WW25-SCCSD

Congratulations to the November wellness winners below, prizes will be mailed out this week.

• ASHLEY SPOERING - LOESS HILLS

• CARLA GREEN - LEEDS ELEMENTARY

• COURTNEY JUNGERS - HUNT ELEMENTARY

• DAHLIA RISNER - UNITY ELEMENTARY

• DENISE PEREZ - LIBERTY ELEMENTARY

• ELIZABETH BARRETT - WEST MIDDLE

• HANNAH TOBEN - HUNT ELEMENTARY

• HEATHER VEDRAL - CENTRAL KITCHEN

• JERI LYNNE POLKINGHORN - NORTH MIDDLE

• JESICA HAMM - MORNINGSIDE ELEM

• JOAN MANSFIELD - EAST HIGH

• JONI VONDRAK - CLARK EARLY CH CTR

• JULIE THIELE - PERRY CREEK

• JUNE MIKKELSON - WEST MIDDLE

• KATHRINE ANGERMAN - WEST HIGH

• KAYLA MERRILL - NORTH MIDDLE

• KELSEY KOOL - CLARK EARLY CH CTR

• KRISTIN WHITSEL - RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY

• MARY OLORUNDAMI - BRYANT ELEMENTARY

• MICHELLE HOCH - CAREER ACADEMY

• NATALIE OLORUNDAMI HUGHES - NORTH MIDDLE

• SUSAN KASSING - WEST HIGH

• SYDNEY CHRISTOPHERSEN - ESC BUILDING

Kim Smith

Benefits and Insurance Manager

Email: smithk@live.siouxcityschools.com
Website: https://www.siouxcityschools.org/o/sccs/page/employee-insurance-benefits

Wellness Resources: https://www.siouxcityschools.org/o/sccs/page/wellness-programs

Address: 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA, 51101 USA
Phone: 712-279-6692 Ext. 6121

Fax: 712-279-9972