🍂Vision benefits, Benefit fairs, Open enrollment & wellness 🍂

Open enrollment for vision coverage runs November 1 – December 1. The good news? There are no changes to vision coverage or premiums for 2026—your benefits stay the same, keeping things simple and affordable.

👓 MSU Vision Insurance

Missouri State offers two VSP plan options—Base and Premium—so you can choose the coverage that best fits your needs. Both plans include eye exams, frames, lenses, and contacts, with allowances and copays varying by plan.

👉 Learn More About MSU Vision Coverage

✨ Expanded Service & Digital Convenience

Save Your VSP Virtual ID to Your Digital Wallet!
VSP® Vision Care members can now add their virtual member ID card to their Apple or Google Wallet. This feature is available when logging into your VSP.com account on mobile, desktop, and tablet browsers, or via the VSP mobile app. Log in today to save your ID card and have it ready when you visit your provider.

👉 Get Yours Here

🏥 Benefits Fairs & Open Enrollment Events

• Springfield Benefits Fair — October 29, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. (PSU Grand Ballroom West)
• West Plains Benefits Fair — October 30, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. (Student Recreation Center)
• Virtual Benefits Fair — November 1 to December 1

These fairs are a great opportunity to ask questions, get help, and learn more about your benefits.

🍎 October Is Eye-Healthy Foods Month

Fall’s colorful produce isn’t just delicious—it also helps support your vision. Foods like pumpkin, sweet potatoes, carrots, and leafy greens are packed with vitamins A, C, and E and other antioxidants that benefit eye health. Learn more from VSP about how to nourish your eyes this season: Fall Produce for Eye Health.

📢 Stay informed:

• HR Blog – HR news, benefits insights, professional development
• Wellness Blog – Employee wellness updates