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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

2026 Health Plan Premium Rates

October 16, 2025 by Deidre Mings

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For 2026, Missouri State University will hold dental premiums at current levels and has finalized health and prescription plan rates. Here’s what to know and how to save. 2026 Dental Plan Premium Rates The good news: there are no rate changes for the 2026 Dental Plan! Coverage Tier Monthly Premium Employee Only $0 Employee + Spouse (or Domestic … [Read more...] about 2026 Health Plan Premium Rates

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: biometrics, dental, dental insurance, employee wellness, Magers, Med-Pay, medical, Medical Insurance, Mercy, Samaritan Fund, wellness

Know Your Policies

June 28, 2025 by Deidre Mings

National Insurance Awareness Day – June 28, 2025 National Insurance Awareness Day is your reminder to pause and review your coverage. Why? Because being underinsured isn’t just inconvenient—it can be costly. Insurance exists to provide peace of mind and a financial safety net when life takes an unexpected turn. From car accidents and house damage to health scares or identity … [Read more...] about Know Your Policies

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Children’s Dental Health Month

February 19, 2025 by Deidre Mings

Prioritize Your Dental Health February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a time to emphasize the importance of good oral hygiene. Early healthy habits and regular dental visits help children maintain healthy teeth and gums for life. MSU Dental Benefits Overview MSU offers dental benefits to help employees, and their dependents maintain oral health: … [Read more...] about Children’s Dental Health Month

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“Check Your Check”

January 24, 2025 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 numbers. Benefits: Elections, wellness incentives, and flexible spending deductions. … [Read more...] about “Check Your Check”

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