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Life Changes Happen—Make Sure Your Beneficiary Information Keeps Up

July 24, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Beneficiaries, Qualifying Events, and Community Estate Planning Resources When was the last time you reviewed your beneficiary designations? Many people complete beneficiary forms when they first enroll in benefits or start a new job and then forget about them. However, life changes over time, and keeping your beneficiary information current is an important part of protecting … [Read more...] about Life Changes Happen—Make Sure Your Beneficiary Information Keeps Up

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: 403(b), 457(b), Beneficiary, CURP, education, employee wellness, Estate, financial wellness, Life Insurance, Mosers, open enrollment, Qualifying event, retirement, savings, wellness

Summer 2026, Fee Waiver Deadline Friday July 24

July 21, 2026 by Deidre Mings

The deadline for submitting a fee waiver for summer 2026 is July 24 Full-time regular employees are eligible to enroll at Missouri State for a total of 15 credit hours of college-level courses in an academic year (12-month period beginning with the fall semester) and have their required student fees paid by the university. The Credit Course fee waiver can also be transferred … [Read more...] about Summer 2026, Fee Waiver Deadline Friday July 24

Filed Under: Featured, Lead Self Tagged With: credit fee waiver, Credit Fee Waivers, education, employee wellness, fee waiver, Fee Waivers, financial wellness, Greenwood, wellness

MOST 529 Plan

July 10, 2026 by Deidre Mings

🎓 Think MOST Is Just for College? Think Again. If you've ever wanted to save for a child's future education but worried about what happens if plans change, a 529 plan may be worth a closer look. A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged savings account designed to help families save for future education expenses. Contributions are invested and have the potential to grow over time, and … [Read more...] about MOST 529 Plan

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: 529, education, employee wellness, financial wellness, IRA, MOST, savings, wellness

Learn More About Social Security Through Free Webinars

July 6, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Planning for retirement, learning about Medicare, understanding disability benefits, and protecting yourself from scams can feel overwhelming. The Social Security Administration offers a variety of free educational webinars designed to help individuals make informed decisions and better understand their benefits. Upcoming sessions include: Social Security 101: Understanding … [Read more...] about Learn More About Social Security Through Free Webinars

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured, Lead Self, retirement Tagged With: disability, education, employee wellness, financial wellness, fraud, Medicare, Social Security, SSA, SSI, webinar, wellness

July EAP Webinar — Understanding Your Immune System

July 1, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Missouri State University invites employees to an upcoming July, 2026 EAP wellness seminar focused on how the immune system works and practical, everyday ways to support overall health. Understanding Your Immune System 📅 July 8, 2026 | 🕐 1:30–2:30 PM EST The immune system is a complex network that helps protect the body from illness and supports healing. This session will … [Read more...] about July EAP Webinar — Understanding Your Immune System

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: Campus recreation, EAP, education, employee wellness, Magers Health and Wellness, Mercy, nutrition, Recreation, webinar, weight watchers, wellness

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