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Life Transition: Divorce and Benefits

April 24, 2026 by Deidre Mings

What to update and Next Steps: Divorce is a significant life event that impacts employee benefits, financial accounts, and personal records. While Missouri State University can assist with benefits-related changes, employees should also consider updates beyond workplace coverage. This guide outlines key areas to review during and after a divorce. Qualifying Life … [Read more...] about Life Transition: Divorce and Benefits

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Navigating Support When You or a Loved One Has a Serious Health Condition:

March 17, 2026 by Deidre Mings

MO State Benefits That Can Help Facing a serious illness — whether it’s your own diagnosis or that of a spouse or child — can strain your health, time, finances, and emotional resources. Fortunately, Missouri State University offers a coordinated suite of benefits designed to help you focus on what matters most: healing and caregiving. From income protection and job-protected … [Read more...] about Navigating Support When You or a Loved One Has a Serious Health Condition:

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Pregnancy Planning: Benefits & Resources at Missouri State University

March 16, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Starting or growing your family is an important life event, and Missouri State University offers a range of benefits to support you through pregnancy, childbirth, recovery, and early parenthood. Health Insurance Coverage If you’re enrolled in MSU’s self‑funded medical plan administered by Point C, your coverage includes prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum … [Read more...] about Pregnancy Planning: Benefits & Resources at Missouri State University

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Strengthen Your Communication Skills This Spring

March 9, 2026 by Deidre Mings

EAP, LinkedIn Learning, Ombuds Clear, confident communication is foundational to professional success and healthy relationships. This spring, Missouri State employees have multiple opportunities to build those skills — from interpersonal communication to professional writing — with support available both live and on demand. EAP Live Webinar: How to Communicate … [Read more...] about Strengthen Your Communication Skills This Spring

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured, Lead Self, Organizational & Talent Development Tagged With: Communication, EAP, education, Employee Assistance Program, employee wellness, Lead Yourself, Mercy, Organizational and Talent Development, OTD, professional development, webinar, wellness

New Mercy EAP Website

March 3, 2026 by Deidre Mings

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🌿 The New Mercy EAP Website Is Now Live We’re pleased to share that the enhanced Mercy Employee Assistance Program (EAP) website is now available to employees. This upgraded, personalized platform provides expanded tools, resources, and easier access to support — all at no cost. ✨ Who Can Use Mercy EAP? Mercy EAP services are available to: Full-time … [Read more...] about New Mercy EAP Website

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: counseling, EAP, Employee Assistance Program, employee wellness, Full and Part-Time employees, Mercy, wellness

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