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đź’› September Is National Suicide Prevention Month

September 9, 2026 by Deidre Mings

đź’› World Suicide Prevention Day: September 10. September is National Suicide Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind one another that help is available. Suicide prevention starts with connection: check in, listen, and help connect someone to support. 📞 Remember 988 If you or someone you know is struggling, you don't have to face it alone. The … [Read more...] about đź’› September Is National Suicide Prevention Month

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Featured Tagged With: 988, behavioral health, collaborative care, EAP, employee wellness, health, health plan, Magers, Magers Health and Wellness, medical, Medical Insurance, Mental Health, Mercy, wellness

Medical Plan Insight: Understanding Your Network, TPA and Wrap Coverage

August 28, 2026 by Deidre Mings

If you have ever looked at your medical ID card and wondered, “Who exactly is my insurance company?” you are not alone. Missouri State's medical plan is self-funded, meaning the University—not an insurance company—is responsible for paying covered claims. The University contracts with Point•C as its third-party administrator (TPA) and has a direct contract with Mercy for the … [Read more...] about Medical Plan Insight: Understanding Your Network, TPA and Wrap Coverage

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: education, employee wellness, financial wellness, First Health, In-network, Magers, Mercy, Network, Point C, Point·C, PPO, wellness, Wrap

Back to Campus: Know Where to Go for Medical Care

August 25, 2026 by Deidre Mings

As the fall semester gets underway, schedules get busy, students return to campus, and the usual assortment of illnesses and injuries can follow. It is a good time to refresh your knowledge of the healthcare resources available to Missouri State University employees and eligible dependents. Knowing where to go for care can help you receive the right treatment at the right time … [Read more...] about Back to Campus: Know Where to Go for Medical Care

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: Accident insurance, Allstate, Emergency Department, emergency room, health, health plan, Magers, Magers Health and Wellness, medical, Medical Insurance, Mercy, Mercy on Call, nurse on call, Urgent care, workers compensation

Diabetes Education and Support

August 21, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Living with diabetes or prediabetes can feel overwhelming, but education, support and practical tools can make managing your health easier. Whether you have recently been diagnosed, have been managing diabetes for years, or are supporting a family member, there are resources available to help you build healthy habits and take control of your health. Missouri State University … [Read more...] about Diabetes Education and Support

Filed Under: Employee Relations, Featured Tagged With: diabetes, education, employee wellness, health, health plan, Magers, Magers Health and Wellness, medical, Medical Insurance, wellness

July 27 is National Love Is Kind Day

July 27, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Love Is Kind: Supporting Healthy Relationships and Knowing Your Resources July 27 is National Love Is Kind Day, a reminder that healthy relationships are built on kindness, respect, trust, and safety. It is also an opportunity to recognize the importance of supporting individuals impacted by domestic violence and ensuring employees know where to turn for help. At Missouri … [Read more...] about July 27 is National Love Is Kind Day

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, employee-relations, Featured Tagged With: Bear Shield, domestic violence, employee wellness, leave, Magers, Magers Health and Wellness, medical, Medical Insurance, Mental Health, safe walk, safety, wellness

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