FSA Savings, Mileage and Eligible Expenses. We are already halfway through 2026, making this a good time to check your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) balance and make sure you are taking advantage of the benefit. What Is an FSA? Missouri State University's Cafeteria Plan allows eligible employees to set aside money from their paycheck on a pre-tax basis to pay for … [Read more...] about 🚗 Halfway Through the Year: Make the Most of Your FSA
Sleep Basics 📅 August 12, 2026 | 🕐 1:30–2:30 PM EST Missouri State University invites employees to an upcoming August, 2026 EAP wellness seminar focused on sleep as a foundational part of overall health and well-being. Sleep plays a vital role in both physical and mental health, yet it is often one of the most overlooked areas of wellness. This session will explore how … [Read more...] about August EAP Webinar
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 👂 National Save Your Hearing Day: May 31, 2026
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
🩺 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: ✅ Can often pinpoint where the cancer signal … [Read more...] about Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) Test: