Join us in December for a winter water challenge. Print the tracking form and each day write down the total ounces of water you were able to drink. Return your form to HR after winter break for a chance to win a wellness prize.

The first 500 who register for this challenge by clicking on the link below will receive a motivational water bottle. The deadline to register is December 3, 2023.

Employees must complete the full 23/24 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, 2024,
• 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, 2024.

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

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

• Allergies
• Bronchitis
• Eye Infections
• Flu
• Headaches/Migraines
• Rashes
• Sore Throats
• Stomachaches
• And more

Please help us improve our biometric screening clinics. Click on the button below to complete a short survey and provide your feedback.

Throughout the 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 also 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.

Registration Website: www.livehealthyiowa.org

Group ID: LHISCCSD

Subsidy Code: 10W24-SCCSD

• Don't forget that your insurance deductible and out-of-pocket max (OPM) reset January 1
• Log into www.myuhc.com to see what has been applied to your deductible and OPM
• If you are planning a procedure before December 31 please contact Kim Smith for FMLA eligibility

Do you know someone who has demonstrated a priority on health and wellness? Nominate them to be a wellness champion below.

Kim Smith

Benefits and Insurance Manager

Paul Logsdon

Benefits and Insurance/Workers' Comp Administrative Assistant

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