HR News You Can Use

Health Risk Assessment 2023

It’s Health Risk Assessment time at NCMIC! This year, HRAs will not be held onsite. Employees are asked to see their primary care physician to complete the HRA. If you cannot see your primary care physician, employees are able to schedule an appointment with Medicap to complete their HRA.

As a reminder for 2024, all spouses who have health coverage elsewhere, will need to come off NCMIC’s plan. If your spouse will be staying on our plan, they will need to complete a HRA, as well. If you have any questions regarding this change, please contact HR.

Employees should have received an email to their personal email account with the online portion of the Health Risk Assessment. Spouses do not need to complete this portion, even if they will be staying on our health plan.

Those employees and covered spouses/significant other who do not complete the Health Risk Assessment and/or are a tobacco user will be subject to a premium surcharge in 2024. The 2023 Tobacco Affidavit form will need to be filled out and turned into HR. Any dependent 18 or older that is covered on the medical plan will also need to complete the form.

Check your inbox for more details. All forms were sent to employees on Aug. 28, 2023. Health Risk Assessments and online forms need to be completed and sent to MercyOne (not HR) by Nov. 1, 2023.

MercyOne Flu Shot Clinic

MercyOne will be onsite hosting a flu shot clinic for employees and spouses on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023 from 9:30–11:30 a.m. in conference rooms 122/123.

Employees received an email on Sept. 12 that included the flu shot consent form that needs to be completed prior to your appointment. Sign up is also necessary. Please use this link to reserve your time and bring the completed consent form with you to your appointment.

WTCOOO Deck Reminders

With the WTCOOO Deck now officially open for business, please see below for some reminders and FAQs:

The deck is for all to use any time.
Doors are unlocked from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
There are electrical outlets along the wall for employee convenience.
WiFi is available.
HR and Admin Services monitor umbrella use and will ensure they are put down each evening.
If you need help opening the umbrellas, please ask Traci Galligan or Admin Services.
The firepit will be available later this month and is fueled by propane. We ask that you please ensure it’s turned off after you use it. HR and Admin Services will check this too before leaving for the day.
Bluetooth speakers on the deck are solar powered and waterproof. You can connect to them from your phone.
There is an emergency landline phone out on the deck to the right of the door in a black box if needed. Dial 9 to get an outside number.

Please let HR or Admin Services know if you have questions and enjoy the deck! It will have wonderful views this fall as the trees change colors!

Last Ride of the Season for the NCMIC Trail Riders

The NCMIC Trail Riders have announced the final ride of the season. The group will depart from Jethro's BBQ Southside (on Park Ave), ride to Cumming and back on Monday, Sept. 25 at 5 p.m.

If you plan to be on the final ride, join the NCMIC Trail Riders Teams page to let them know. Contact Craig Schneider with questions.

Volunteers Needed for Iowa’s Latino Heritage Fest

The DEI Committee is excited to announce that NCMIC is a proud sponsor of Iowa’s Latino Heritage Festival!

The festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m.–11 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Western Gateway Park in downtown Des Moines. There will be artist displays, food vendors, cultural booths, children’s activities, exhibitors and more!

They are in need of volunteers for both days, so the DEI Committee is asking for your help! If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up here. You can sign up individually or in a team/small group.

Join the American Heart Association’s CycleNation

Ride the revolution with the American Heart Association’s CycleNation, a movement empowering people to be healthy while funding vital research to eradicate stroke and heart disease. They ride for those who can’t, for those who have lost their lives and for those who are still writing their comeback stories. With each push of the pedal, riders are saving lives.

The ride will be held on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023 at Cowles Commons, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines. Riders are asked to arrive at 4 p.m. for a 5 p.m. start. Interested in riding? Register here.

If you have questions, contact Jackie Hellrung for more information.

New Sign Up Announced for Bring Your Dog to Work Day

We have been fully enjoying hosting our four-legged fur-ends for Bring Your Dog to Work Day. Thanks to all who have participated!

There’s now have a signup sheet in HR with the remaining Dog Day dates. If you are interested in participating (first, second, third time), please stop in and sign up for a date. We ask that you only sign up for one date for now to continue to make sure everyone is getting a chance.

Reminder: If you haven’t filled out a doggy application, but still want to, turn it in to HR before signing up for a day.

Upcoming Events/Important Dates

Sept. 20 – Salad bar, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sept. 26 – MercyOne Flu Shot Clinic, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Rooms 122/123

Oct. 3 – Biannual Update, 9:30-11 a.m., Rooms 122/123

Oct. 4 – Salad bar, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Oct. 9-13 – United Way Week

Oct. 18 – Salad bar, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Oct. 19 – More Than Coffee, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

On the Move

New Hires

Savanah Rock

NCMIC Client Representative

Kevin Elizalde

NCMIC Client Representative

Promotions

Jo Lynn Quick – Senior Collection and Customer Service Associate

Tina Tornes – Operations Specialist, Card Services

September Milestones

Anniversaries

David Siebert, 28 years

Aaron Hellenga, 24 years

Jerri Blixt, 24 years

Karen Davis, 22 years

Eric Brown, 16 years

Maia Wallave, 15 years

Marisol Hernandez, 12 years

Mike Swinton, 11 years

Jennifer Hauschildt, 8 years

Heather Angerstein, 8 years

Patrick McCormick, 5 years

Molly O’Neill, 4 years

Ian Applegate, 3 years

Aaron Hale, 2 years

Ramya Prasad, 2 years

Elvedin Bektic, 1 year

Ryan Hubbert, 1 year

Hayley Barnett, 1 year

Lauren Phillips, 1 year

Michelle Ramos, 1 year

Birthdays

1 – Chick Herbert

2 – Keith Henaman

Sabrina Cox

6 – Gary McHone

8 – Ramya Prasad

9 – Ryan Mack

Nathan Henn

10 – David Baccile

Jessie Gordon

11 – Jon Kec

13 – Michelle Gould

14 – Mick Molln

19 – Shanna Patrick

Heidi Welter

20 – Amanda Clayton

21 – Blair Lakis

24 – Tom Riley

26 – Lauren Lorentzen

28 – Michael Trevino