Chippewa Chirp
December 2018
Happy Holidays and Warm Wishes for 2019!
Thank you for reading the December issue of the Chip Chirp! Our newsletter features many resources for you and your family!
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You can find many great resources to assist you in enjoying the holiday season. These free resources vary from healthy recipes to starting a savings account to personal coaching .
Here's to you being your BEST in 2019!
Michelle Golden and the HR Team
Nikki Mast
Brenda McNamara
Brenda Musser
Dawn Siddons
Important District Announcements & Info
New Prescription Drug Plan Coverage Starting January 1, 2019
Your combined medical and pharmacy ID cards will be sent separately by Benefit Plan Administrators (BPA). 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.
Northwestern Bank HSA - Increasing Interest Rates
Northwestern Bank has increased Health Savings Account Interest Rates to:
$0 - $2,500 - 1.25 %
2,500 - 10,000 - 1.5 %
Over $10,000 - 2%
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.
Insurance Participant Requirement
Every employee with family medical coverage must complete this form and return it to Brenda Rajek at Benefit Plan Administrators by December 31, 2018.
Brenda's email address is BRajek@bpaco.com or it can be faxed to 715-838-8507 or mailed to Benefit Plan Administrators, 402 Graham Avenue, PO Box 1128, Eau Claire, WI 54702-1128.
Click Here for the form.
If a form is not completed and returned, this information will be requested from you at point of claim, delaying processing and adding unnecessary complications for you and your family.
Annual Health Coverage Notices
United Way
Tax Documents - W2 & 1095c
Planning to Retire?
HR Building Office Hours Schedule
High School - December 5th 12 pm - 3:30 pm - High School Staff Lounge Near the Cafeteria
Parkview - December 6th 12 pm - 3:30 pm - Parkview Staff Lounge
Middle School - December 11th 12 pm - 3:30 pm - Middle School Staff Lounge
Jim Falls - December 17th 12 pm - 3:30 pm - Jim Falls Staff Lounge
Hillcrest - December 19th 8 am - 12 pm - Hillcrest Staff Lounge
Southview - December 21st 8 am - 12 pm - Southview Staff Lounge
Stocking Stuffer - Gift Idea!
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!
School Board Elections
Candidacy papers need to be filed no later than 5 pm on January 2, 2019. Candidates must be a Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District resident who is 18 years of age or older. There will be three board positions up for re-election in April.
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?
Group Medical Weight Loss Program
The cost is $200 for a six month program. This is a great deal as the original prices are nearly $750. The value of these sessions is life changing and the staff of Reform Medicine makes it easy!
Click Here to view all the meetings dates and times.
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 Continues
This FREE mammography is considered preventive. If a follow-up visit is required, the mammogram becomes diagnostic and is charged to your health care.
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