A Few Words About Shasta-Trinity Schools Insurance Group    

Shasta-Trinity Schools Insurance Group (STSIG) provides Health, Dental, Vision and Workers Compensation coverage to 41 school districts in Northern California.  STSIG has been providing quality programs to the education community for over 30 years and is governed by the district members.  All STSIG programs are self-funded, which removes    the insurance carrier profit margins.  In addition, STSIG is provided with a higher level of flexibility than "off the shelf" insurance programs, a direct benefit to school district   employees.

YOU MAY NOW REGISTER FOR THE UPCOMING HEALTH FAIRE – AUGUST 28, 2010

This is your opportunity to fulfill Step 4 of Phase II of the Wellness Program!  The Shasta-Trinity Schools Insurance Group is partnering with Mercy Medical Center Redding and Shasta College to present a Health Faire on August 28, 2010, from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  The first 250 people to register will have the opportunity to have your blood drawn for a lipid panel and the results will be mailed to you.  Anyone else interested in the Blood Panel will be given a voucher to get their blood drawn at a Mercy Clinic at a later date.  In addition, seminars such as Know your Numbers, Balancing Life & Stress, Living with Diabetes, and the Importance of Nutrition and Exercise will be presented.  Complementary healthy snacks will be available and a variety of vendors will be on site with free gifts and prizes.  There is a nominal fee of $10 for this event.  If participating in the blood draw, be sure to fast the night before for at least 12 hours.

Please visit the registration link and schedule your blood draw for your convenience.  We look forward to seeing you at this very exciting, first of its kind event!  Also click on the link to the flyer for more information about this event.  If you have any questions, call Nancy Panks at 221-6444.

www.shastacoe.org/health

Health Faire Flyer

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Health Care Reform Update

On March 23 President Obama signed the health care reform bill intended to extend coverage for over 32 million uninsured Americans.   While it is too early to tell the extent of the impact on existing programs, it is important to note that unlike the single-payer approach, the new law relies heavily on existing programs, both private and public as part of the long term solution.  Additional details of the recently signed law is available on the news section of this website.


ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO SATISFY STEP 4 OF THE WELLNESS PROGRAM

In order to keep your Deductibles at their lowest level, the 4th step in the Wellness Program asks that you attend a JPA-approved Wellness Seminar.  In addition to the August 28th Health Faire at Shasta College, Mercy Medical Center Redding is providing STSIG with the opportunity to attend one of the following sessions.  This will help you to qualify for your 4th and final step that will help you achieve Phase 2 completion.  Simply attend a session, complete the verification of attendance form (see link below), and submit it to STSIG no later than October 31, 2010.  The following sessions are approved educational events:

• Vascular Highway Seminar – Thursday, September 2, 2010 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. held at Mercy Medical Center Redding.  This is a FREE event. 
• Vascular Highway Screening – Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.  For the low price of $99, you can participate in screening exams that include Stroke/Carotid Artery Ultrasound to detect potential stroke-causing plaque; Ankle-brachial Index to detect peripheral arterial disease; and Abdominal Aortic Ultrasound to detect an aneurysm.  For $50 more ($149 total) you can receive an additional lipid panel.
• Men’s Health – Tuesday, September 21, 2010 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. held at Mercy Medical Center Redding.  This is a FREE event.  You may also choose to sign up for a Prostate screening at the end of September (nominal fee may apply for the screening).
• Quit for Good Smoking Cessation Class – This series of classes starts Tuesday, September 14, 2010.  Eight sessions will be held in four weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mercy Medical Center Redding.  This is a FREE event. 
• Women’s Health – Keep checking back for this one!  It will be held in October and will be a very special evening for women.  We are still in the planning stages, but it’s going to be fun!

IMPORTANT -Please remember to complete the verification form and submit it to STSIG no later than October 31st to receive credit for attendance.

Registration for these sessions will begin the end of August by visiting Mercy’s website, redding.mercy.org, or by calling 24-MERCY (246-3729).

STSIG, in conjunction with our business partner, Mercy Medical Center Redding, are pleased to offer these Seminar opportunities, many of which are free.  Don’t forget, you can also go online to www.behappystaywell.com (access code: shasta) to do online sessions.  Look for “Healthy Living Programs”.  Once you complete two on-line Seminars, this too satisfies your Step #4 and qualifies you for low Deductibles starting January 1, 2011.