What Is a Beneficiary? A beneficiary is a person (or entity) who is designated to receive the benefits of property owned by someone else. A beneficiary can be designated in the documents relating to a life insurance policy, a retirement account, a brokerage account, a bank account, and other financial products. It's important to designate beneficiaries for your … [Read more...] about Naming a beneficiary: Are yours updated?
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free, confidential service to help you and your household members with a wide range of problems. Its available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Mercy EAP is available to both full time and part time employees. Mercy EAP will continue to present monthly webinars throughout 2023. Make plans to view the March Webinar, Set … [Read more...] about Participate in the EAP program by viewing educational Webinars
If you are unable to attend a currently scheduled university Ready to Retire seminar this year, you are invited to register for one of the University Webinars this Spring or Fall. These part-day sessions are designed for higher education institution employees who are within 5 years of retirement eligibility and are either MSEP or MSEP 2000 members. NOTE: If you were … [Read more...] about MOSERS: Ready to Retire Webinars
Whether newly diagnosed or you are supporting a family member, Diabetic education, treatment, and prevention are important. Anti-Diabetic medications account for the number one prescription cost on the MSU health plan. Individuals living with diabetes are at higher risk for other health complications as well. Management is important, discuss with your provider your risks … [Read more...] about Take control of your health – Diabetes
Save Your Vision Month is an opportunity for you to be proactive in your health and vision care. In many cases, vision problems are a common early warning sign of health issues, including Multiple Sclerosis (MS)*. By scheduling an eye exam with a VSP® network doctor, the health of your eyes can help assess your overall wellness. (*American Optometric Association) A … [Read more...] about March is Save Your Vision Month