Some Benefit & Wellness Opportunities Are Already Underway!

Several important benefit and wellness opportunities are happening now — some events have already started! Don’t wait to protect your health, explore your benefit options, and earn your wellness incentive.

💰 Samaritan Fund Program

Ease the Financial Burden of Serious Illness
📝 Application Deadline: Oct. 21, 2025

The Samaritan Fund Program offers confidential financial assistance for employees or dependents facing severe medical conditions—helping with out-of-pocket expenses, insurance premiums, and treatment costs.

🌐 Samaritan Fund Program Website

📧 service@samaritanfundprogram.com | 📞 866-764-9290

🩺 Medicare Overview – Springfield

Medicare Overview – Different Parts, Supplements & Timelines
Torrey Amstutz, an EBD advisor with 28+ years’ experience, helps clients navigate Medicare and make informed coverage decisions.

📍 Location: Carrington Hall Room 110 – Limited seats available
📅 Tuesday, Oct. 22 – 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📅 Thursday, Nov. 6 – 3:00–4:00 p.m.

👉 Sign up now to reserve your seat.

🎗️ Mobile Mammography 

Stay proactive about your health—early detection saves lives.

West Plains Campus
📍 OZH Mammogram Bus (Lybyer parking lot)
📅 Oct. 29
📞 417-257-5912

Springfield Campus
📍 Mercy Mammogram Bus (in front of Freudenberger House)
📅 Nov. 17
📞 417-820-2790

💡 Wellness Incentive

Full-time employees enrolled in the Health Plan can earn up to $30 per month ($360 per year) by completing any two of the following activities by Dec. 1, 2025. Some dates are coming up fast—act now to qualify!

✅ Each activity = $15/month
✅ Complete two = Full $30/month incentive
✅ Completing all three is encouraged (maximum incentive remains $30/month).

Biometric Screening – Identify potential health risks early.

Springfield – Mercy:

• Oct. 28 | PSU 308 | 7–9:45 a.m. (schedule online)
• Oct. 29 | PSU 308 | 7–9:45 a.m. (schedule online)

West Plains – Magers:

• Oct. 30 | Student Recreation Center | 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (by appointment)

Year-round – Magers Health and Wellness:

• By appointment, Jan. 1–Dec. 1

➡️ If completed outside Magers, email results (lipid panel & A1C) to MagersMedicalRecords@MissouriState.edu (subject: Biometric Screening).

Flu Vaccination – Protect yourself and others.

• Springfield: Oct. 29 | PSU Grand Ballroom West | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
• West Plains: Oct. 30 | Student Recreation Center | 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
• By appointment: Magers Health and Wellness

➡️ If received elsewhere, email your record to MagersMedicalRecords@MissouriState.edu (subject: Flu Vaccination).

Educational Questionnaire – “Did You Know: Fresh Facts”

Available in My Learning Connection Nov. 1–Dec. 1, 2025

💼 West Plains – Retirement & TIAA Opportunities

Meet with a TIAA Representative on Campus

TIAA is the asset manager for the Faculty CURP plan and an approved asset manager for 403(b) savings. Meet with Erin Day to discuss your existing or future TIAA retirement savings. One-on-one sessions are available:
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 29 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 Lybyer 208

Register: Tiaa.org/schedulenow  or 800-732-8353

Retirement Benefits Presentation

Representatives from MOSERS and MO Deferred Comp will present:
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 29 | 3:30 p.m.
📍 Hass-Darr Hall 100

Learn more about your retirement benefits and get your questions answered. Register online.

🎉 Benefit Fairs

Learn about your benefit options and connect directly with providers.

• Springfield: Oct. 29 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | PSU Grand Ballroom West
• West Plains: Oct. 30 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | Student Recreation Center
• Virtual: Nov. 1–Dec. 1

📝 Open Enrollment

Review and make changes to your 2026 benefit elections during the open enrollment period:

📅 Nov. 1–Dec. 1, 2025

📢 Stay Informed

Stay connected for the latest HR and wellness updates:

• HR Blog – News, benefits insights, and professional development
• Wellness Blog – Employee wellness programs and health resources