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Life Transition: Divorce and Benefits

April 24, 2026 by Deidre Mings

What to update and Next Steps: Divorce is a significant life event that impacts employee benefits, financial accounts, and personal records. While Missouri State University can assist with benefits-related changes, employees should also consider updates beyond workplace coverage. This guide outlines key areas to review during and after a divorce. Qualifying Life … [Read more...] about Life Transition: Divorce and Benefits

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: 403(b), 457(b), Accident insurance, Beneficiary, benefits, counseling, critical illness, Critical Illness insurance, CURP, EAP, Employee Assistance Program, employee wellness, Estate, financial wellness, HIPAA, Hospital Insurance, insurance, Life event, Life Insurance, Mercy, Mosers, QLE, Qualifying event, supplemental life insurance, Term life, Universal Life insurance, wellness

🍽️ Springfield Faculty & Staff Meal Plans

March 10, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Eat on Campus for Less Missouri State faculty and staff have convenient, affordable dining options right here on campus. If you haven’t explored the Faculty/Staff Meal Plan, now is a great time to take advantage of added value and special March pricing. đź’ł Faculty/Staff Dining Dollars All full-time and non-student part-time employees are eligible to purchase … [Read more...] about 🍽️ Springfield Faculty & Staff Meal Plans

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: benefits, discounts, employee wellness, wellness

Learn New Skills this Spring with Our LEAD Yourself Series!

March 5, 2026 by Jason N. Coons

Instructor stands before a classroom full of students.

Great leaders come from all organizational levels and have technical and interpersonal skills. That’s why we’ve developed the FREE LEAD Yourself Series, a group of essential courses ready to equip you (and your team) with the technical and interpersonal tools needed for professional success. Take advantage of these amazing opportunities this spring. LEAD Yourself workshops … [Read more...] about Learn New Skills this Spring with Our LEAD Yourself Series!

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Featured, Learning and Development, LinkedIn Learning, MSU Spotlight, Organizational & Talent Development Tagged With: benefits, Lead Yourself, LinkedIn Learning, Organizational and Talent Development, OTD, professional development

Children’s Dental Health Month

February 3, 2026 by Deidre Mings

🦷 Prioritize Dental Health in 2026 February is National Children’s Dental Health Month — a reminder that strong oral hygiene habits and routine dental visits are essential for lifelong oral health. Establishing preventive care early helps reduce the risk of cavities, gum disease, and more complex (and costly) procedures later. The American Dental Association 2026 Brushing … [Read more...] about Children’s Dental Health Month

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: Accident insurance, Allstate, Asiflex, benefits, cafeteria, Cafeteria Plan, dental, dental insurance, employee wellness, financial wellness, Flexible spending, health, health plan, medical, Medical Insurance, MoCafe, open enrollment, Point·C, Qualifying event

“Check Your Check”

January 30, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Review Your Personal Information and January Pay Statement Please take a moment to review your personal information and January pay statement to ensure everything is accurate, including your benefit elections. Key Areas to Check: Personal Information: Name, addresses, and phone numbersBenefits: Elections, wellness incentives, and flexible spending deductionsPayroll: Tax … [Read more...] about “Check Your Check”

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: benefits, Deductions, employee wellness, financial wellness, insurance, taxes

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