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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

Important Updates for Flex Spending Participants

January 23, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Important Mailing Update: USPS Postmark Changes & FSA Deadlines If you participate in a Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Dependent Care FSA there is an important mailing change you should be aware of that may impact time-sensitive submissions, such as FSA claims and supporting documentation. 📬 USPS Postmark Changes – Effective December 24, 2025 The U.S. … [Read more...] about Important Updates for Flex Spending Participants

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: Asiflex, cafeteria, Cafeteria Plan, employee wellness, financial wellness, Flexible spending, FSA, FSA Store, MoCafe, wellness

🌙 Sweet Dreams: Strategies for Better Sleep and Better Health. 

November 18, 2025 by Deidre Mings

Catch more Z’s and maximize benefits. Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Quality rest supports your immune system, boosts mood, sharpens focus, and improves overall well-being. Yet, in a world filled with screens, stress, and packed schedules, sleep can easily take a back seat. This month, your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) … [Read more...] about 🌙 Sweet Dreams: Strategies for Better Sleep and Better Health. 

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: Asiflex, benefit fair, Cafeteria Plan, EAP, employee wellness, Flexible spending, FSA, FSA Store, health, health plan, Medical Insurance, Mercy, MoCafe, open enrollment, virtual benefit fair, wellness

Benefit Spotlight – Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

November 12, 2025 by Deidre Mings

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) help you save on taxes while paying for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses. Pre-tax contributions reduce your taxable income, making your benefits dollars go further. 💊 Medical (Health) FSA A Medical FSA lets you use pre-tax dollars for out-of-pocket healthcare costs: Co-payments & deductibles … [Read more...] about Benefit Spotlight – Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: Asiflex, benefit fair, benefits, cafeteria, Cafeteria Plan, employee wellness, financial wellness, Flexible spending, MoCafe, open enrollment, savings, taxes, wellness

Open Enrollment and Virtual Benefits Fair

November 3, 2025 by Deidre Mings

Open Enrollment: Now through December 1, 2025. Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to review and update your benefits to ensure they meet your needs for the upcoming year. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) require enrollment each year and are a separate enrollment system from other benefits. Virtual Benefits Fair Missouri State University is excited to bring … [Read more...] about Open Enrollment and Virtual Benefits Fair

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