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đź‘‚ National Save Your Hearing Day: May 31, 2026

May 29, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Hearing health awareness and prevention National Save Your Hearing Day is observed annually on May 31 to raise awareness about hearing loss prevention. Our ability to hear is often taken for granted—until it is impacted. This day is an important reminder to take proactive steps to protect hearing throughout life. According to the World Health Organization, over 430 million … [Read more...] about đź‘‚ National Save Your Hearing Day: May 31, 2026

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: Asiflex, cafeteria, Cafeteria Plan, collaborative care, employee wellness, Flexible spending, health, health plan, hearing, medical, Medical Insurance, MoCafe, Vision, vision insurance, VSP, wellness

Healthy Vision Month: Protecting Your Sight and Maximizing Your Benefits

May 11, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Vision benefits, savings, and eye health awareness May is Healthy Vision Month, a national observance led by the National Eye Institute that highlights the importance of maintaining healthy vision through regular eye exams, preventive care, and early detection of eye conditions. Missouri State University supports this focus on wellness by providing vision benefits designed to … [Read more...] about Healthy Vision Month: Protecting Your Sight and Maximizing Your Benefits

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: Asiflex, benefits, cafeteria, Cafeteria Plan, employee wellness, Flexible spending, Vision, vision insurance, VSP, wellness

Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) Test:

April 7, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Multi-cancer Early Detection Test flyer. Mercy.net/earlydiagnosis

🩺  What You Should Know Early detection saves lives, and the Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) test is a new blood test that helps identify cancer signals before symptoms appear. 🔬 What Is the MCED Test? The MCED test is a blood-based screening tool that detects signals in your bloodstream linked to cancer. Highlights: âś… Can often pinpoint where the cancer signal … [Read more...] about Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) Test:

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: Allstate, Asiflex, breast cancer awareness, cafeteria, Cafeteria Plan, cancer, colorectal cancer awareness, critical illness, Critical Illness insurance, employee wellness, Flexible spending, health, health plan, medical, Medical Insurance, Mercy, MoCafe, screening, wellness

Final Call: 2025 FSA Funds

March 6, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Don’t Forget to Use Your 2025 FSA Funds — Grace Period Ends March 15, 2026 If you participate in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), now is the time to review your remaining balance and make a plan. For many FSA plans that offer a 2½‑month grace period, you can **use your remaining 2025 FSA funds for eligible expenses through March 15, 2026. After this date, any unused 2025 … [Read more...] about Final Call: 2025 FSA Funds

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: Asiflex, cafeteria, Cafeteria Plan, employee wellness, financial wellness, Flexible spending, FSA, FSA Store, MoCafe, wellness

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

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