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Earn the 2025 wellness discount on medical premiums

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Complete at least two items to earn the full discount

Educational questionnaire, flu vaccination, biometric screening

To educate employees about health benefits resources, support proactive health management and reduce the impact of influenza on our workforce, full-time employees enrolled in the Health Plan will qualify for the full 2025 wellness incentive by completing any two of these actions by Dec. 1, 2024:

  • Watch/complete an educational “Did you know 2.0” questionnaire through My Learning Connection (Nov. 1-Dec. 1)
  • Receive a flu vaccination (between Sept. 1-Dec. 1)
  • Complete a biometric screening (between Jan. 1-Dec. 1)

Each activity is worth a $15 monthly incentive. Employees may complete any two of the three activities to receive the full $30 monthly incentive, a savings of $360 yearly. Completing all three activities is encouraged to maximize health benefits; however, the maximum incentive is $30 monthly.

Educational questionnaire

Completion of the “Did You Know 2.0” health and benefits educational video will account for $15 of your monthly wellness incentive for full-time employees on the Health Plan. You’ll gain valuable insights into the health benefits and resources available to the campus community, helping you make the most of your benefit and wellness opportunities.

The questionnaire will be available through My Learning Connection (Nov. 1-Dec. 1).

Flu vaccinations

Completing an annual flu vaccination will earn you $15 of your monthly wellness incentive if you are a full-time employee on the Health Plan. Flu shots are a covered preventive service under the Health Plan.

  • Sept. 1-Dec. 1: Flu vaccinations available at Magers Health and Wellness (appointment availability to be announced)
  • Oct. 2: Flu vaccination clinic at West Plains campus, Student Recreation Center, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (appointment availability to be announced)
  • Oct. 14: Flu vaccination clinic at the Meyer Alumni Center downtown, 1-4:30 p.m. (appointment availability to be announced)
  • Oct. 23: Flu vaccination clinic at Springfield campus, PSU Grand Ballroom, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (appointment availability to be announced)
  • Oct. 24: Flu vaccination clinic at West Plains campus, Student Recreation Center, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (appointment availability to be announced)
  • If you receive your flu vaccination outside of Magers Health, please email your vaccination record to magersmedicalrecords@missouristate.edu to receive credit

Employees who are unable to receive a flu vaccination due to a disability, medical contraindication or sincerely held religious belief can still qualify for the full $30 monthly incentive by completing the educational questionnaire and biometric screening. No accommodation is required when the other two activities are completed.

If further accommodation is necessary, requests must be submitted to Julia Holmes, deputy compliance officer at JuliaHolmes@MissouriState.edu or 417-836-6755 by Nov. 1, 2024. Late requests will not be accepted.

Biometric screenings

Biometric screenings play a crucial role in helping employees identify potential health risks early, allowing for timely intervention and improved overall well-being. Completing a biometric screening between Jan. 1-Dec. 1, 2024, will count toward $15 of your monthly wellness incentive for full-time employees enrolled in the Health Plan.

Preventive care, including biometric screenings, is covered 100% by the Health Plan when services are received through Magers or another contracted provider. All employees are encouraged to undergo annual biometric screenings as part of their preventive care routine.

Screening schedule:

If your biometric screening is not conducted at Magers Health, please ensure that your screening record is emailed to magersmedicalrecords@missouristate.edu to receive credit.

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