Health & Wellness

For the Sioux City Community School District

February 2023

10 Week Live Healthy Iowa Recap

We have a total of 197 participants spread over 29 teams participating in the Live Healthy Iowa - 10 week challenge. Help encourage your co-workers to be active, eat healthier and make better wellness decisions.

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Wellness Challenge: 28 Day Water Challenge

Benefits of Drinking Water

Getting enough water every day is important for your health. Drinking water can prevent dehydration, a condition that can cause unclear thinking, result in mood change, cause your body to overheat, and lead to constipation and kidney stones. Water has no calories, so it can also help with managing body weight and reducing calorie intake when substituted for drinks with calories, such as sweet tea or regular soda.

Water helps your body:

Keep a normal temperature.
Lubricate and cushion joints.
Protect your spinal cord and other sensitive tissues.
Get rid of wastes through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements

Put your health first and join us in a 28 Day Water Challenge.

Register below by 2/3/2023 to receive a motivational water bottle to help keep you focused.

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Can't find your insurance cards?

Create an online account with the vendors below to request a new ID card and view your benefits.

Medical & Prescription Care: UnitedHealthcare, www.myuhc.com

Dental Care: Delta Dental of Iowa, www.deltadentalia.com

Vision Care: VSP, www.vsp.com

Retirement FAQs

Is there a minimum age to qualify for retirement?

The District deems retirement age as those who are 55 or older, there is no length of service requirement.
Note that IPERS defines retirement eligibility differently. Please contact IPERS directly at 1-800-622-3849.

How long does my insurance stay in effect?

10 Month Employees: As long as you complete the school year insurance benefits continue until August 31.
12 Month Employees: Insurance benefits stop on the last calendar day of your last working month.

How does retiree insurance work?

Retirees over the age of 55 can elect to continue Medical and/or Dental insurance at the full premium rate until the age of 65.
Dependents must be enrolled on the plan for one year prior to the employee's retirement to also continue benefits.
Vision coverage can be continued through COBRA for 18 months at the full premium rate plus a 2% administrative fee.

How do I pay for retiree insurance?

The District uses WEX as a third party billing agency.

Does the District offer Medicare supplements?

No, Once a retiree turns 65 they must find a Medicare supplement through an independent insurance agent.

Can I still remain on the District's insurance if I choose to keep working past the age of 65?

Yes, as long as the employee remains in a benefit eligible position.
Some employees choose to drop medical coverage once they turn 65 as a mid-year qualifying event.

How do I submit my retirement notice?

Contact Kim Smith for a District retirement form.
Contact IPERS at 1-800-622-3849 for an IPERS retirement application packet

Financial Health & Wellbeing

Keep an eye on your Flex dollars!

Make sure to take a peek at your FSA accounts balances on the WEX website or call customer service at 1-866-451-3399.

You have until 6/30/2022 to incur & claim medical, dental, vision or dependent care expenses.
If you need to research eligible items, check out the Eligible Expense search.
You can also purchase eligible items directly from the FSA store.

Remember FSA dollars are use or lose.