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đź’ˇ Benefit Spotlight: Short-Term Disability

November 11, 2025 by Deidre Mings

Do I Need Short-Term Disability Coverage? Could you manage your living expenses and medical bills if you were unable to work due to illness, injury, or childbirth?For many employees, the answer is no. Short-Term Disability (STD) provides income protection when you cannot work due to a non-work-related medical condition. đź’µ Why Consider Short term disability … [Read more...] about đź’ˇ Benefit Spotlight: Short-Term Disability

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: benefit fair, disability, employee wellness, Long term disability, open enrollment, Short term disability, virtual benefit fair, wellness

Upcoming Free Social Security Webinars

September 29, 2025 by Deidre Mings

Virtual and Springfield Campus Opportunity The Social Security Administration (SSA) is offering a series of free, virtual webinars designed to help individuals better understand Social Security benefits and navigate disability programs. These sessions will be held via Microsoft Teams, and space is limited—so don’t wait to reserve your spot! SSA is also one of the … [Read more...] about Upcoming Free Social Security Webinars

Filed Under: Employee Benefits Tagged With: disability, education, employee wellness, financial wellness, Mosers, retirement, Social Security, SSA, wellness

Safeguarding Your Financial Future: The Role of Disability Insurance

July 29, 2025 by Deidre Mings

Staying financially secure during unexpected health challenges A sudden illness or injury can disrupt your ability to work and without a reliable income, your financial well-being could quickly be at risk. That’s where disability insurance comes in. It provides critical income protection, helping you manage everyday expenses like housing, utilities, and groceries when you're … [Read more...] about Safeguarding Your Financial Future: The Role of Disability Insurance

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: disability, employee wellness, financial wellness, Long term disability, Short term disability, sick leave, UNUM, vacation leave, 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

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: Accident insurance, Allstate, Asiflex, critical illness, Critical Illness insurance, dental, dental insurance, disability, employee wellness, financial wellness, Flexible spending, Hartford, Hospital Insurance, identity protection, Life Insurance, Long term disability, medical, Medical Insurance, Mercy, MoCafe, open enrollment, Short term disability, supplemental life insurance, Term life, Universal Life insurance, UNUM, Vision, vision insurance, wellness

Social Security Webinars

February 25, 2025 by Deidre Mings

Free Expert Guidance from the Social Security Administration Reserve your spot for upcoming Social Security webinars, hosted by the Social Security Administration via Microsoft Teams. These sessions provide valuable information on retirement, scams, and disability benefits. Social Security 101: Understanding Benefits Learn the basics of Social Security eligibility and filing … [Read more...] about Social Security Webinars

Filed Under: Employee Benefits Tagged With: disability, education, employee wellness, financial wellness, fraud, retirement, Social Security, wellness

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