Celebrate World Hypertension Day: Take Control of Your Blood Pressure Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is often called the "silent killer" because it typically has no symptoms but can lead to serious health complications. This year, World Hypertension Day focuses on the theme: "Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer!" Join on May 17, 2025, to … [Read more...] about World Hypertension Day: May 17th
Supporting Employee Well-Being It’s been nearly 80 years since employee benefits programs were first introduced to the workplace. In 1935, the Federal Insurance Contributions Act was established to secure Social Security and medical care for employees. Then, in 1942, fringe benefits began to take shape. Today, top benefits include: Health, Life, Disability Insurance … [Read more...] about National Employee Benefits Day – April 2, 2025
Avoid Unnecessary ER Visits Knowing where to go for medical care can save you time, money, and stress. Many non-emergency health concerns can be treated outside the emergency room, allowing you to receive appropriate care without long wait times or high costs. Missouri State University employees have access to several healthcare resources to help determine the best option for … [Read more...] about Choosing the Right Level of Care:
Medicare Overview – Different Parts, Supplements & Timelines. Presented by Torrey Amstutz, an advisor at Employee Benefit Design (EBD) with over 28 years of experience as an insurance broker specializing in Group Employee Benefits and Medicare. Passionate about educating clients on the intricacies of Medicare processes, he is fully licensed and certified to sell Medicare … [Read more...] about Medicare 101 – Educational Presentation on Springfield Campus
Reminder: Check Your Personal Information and Pay Statement Deductions for Accuracy Please take some time to review and update your personal information on record, as well as check your January pay statement to ensure accuracy of your benefit elections. Please review the following: Personal Information: Name Home/ Mailing addresses Phone numbers Benefits: … [Read more...] about Check Your Check