An important component of our benefits plan is our wellness program. Today, Sept. 30, is the deadline to have had your physical exam and have your doctor complete and sign the physician results form. The form must be returned no later than Oct. 15. Remember that it is your responsibility to return the form, not that of your physician or doctor's office.

There is a substantial financial advantage to participating in the wellness program and returning the form by the deadline. The wellness guide containing the “Physician Results Form” can be found on SaiaCONNECT.

Preventative care, including your wellness and age specific screenings, are the best way to prevent serious illness. Diagnosing any health issues early can lead to better health outcomes, which ultimately is the goal of the wellness program. We, at Saia, feel it is important for you and your family to have and maintain thriving health. So, the best course is to get your wellness screening(s) to catch any health issues early leading to better health and lower overall plan costs.

Additionally, open enrollment is right around the corner. We are proud to offer competitive benefits at affordable rates that are the best in the industry. We will provide more information before our open enrollment period, which runs Oct. 9 to Nov. 3.

Remember, Saia requires eligible employees to go through the open enrollment process every year to select their benefits. If employees do not actively select their benefits during open enrollment, they will not have benefits in 2024.

Be on the lookout for more information we’ll soon send to our terminals as well as to employee homes and inboxes.