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Upcoming Pharmacy Benefit Update:

June 24, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Biosimilar Transition Effective July 1, 2026 Our pharmacy benefit manager, Med-Impact, is implementing a formulary update effective July 1, 2026, as part of a broader strategy to manage prescription drug costs while maintaining access to effective therapies. This update reflects the continued shift toward biosimilar medications, which offer the same clinical benefit as … [Read more...] about Upcoming Pharmacy Benefit Update:

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: education, employee wellness, health, health plan, Med-Impact, medical, Medical Insurance, pharmacy, Rx, wellness

More Than a Paycheck:

June 3, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Discover the Benefits of Being a Mo State University Employee At Missouri State University, employee benefits extend far beyond insurance coverage and retirement plans. Many benefits are available to both full-time and part-time employees, while some programs are specific to full-time staff. From discounts and staff events to wellness resources, educational opportunities, and … [Read more...] about More Than a Paycheck:

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Notice Regarding Prescription Processing Delays

October 23, 2025 by Deidre Mings

MedImpact/Elixir is currently experiencing a system outage that began on October 18, 2025, impacting their legacy Elixir claims adjudication platform. This disruption has affected the ability of pharmacies to process eligibility verifications and claims in real time. MedImpact has confirmed that system restoration and data integrity remain their highest priorities, and some … [Read more...] about Notice Regarding Prescription Processing Delays

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Elixir, employee wellness, Magers, Med-Impact, pharmacy, prescription, Rx, wellness

World Hypertension Day: May 17th

May 16, 2025 by Deidre Mings

Celebrate World Hypertension Day: Take Control of Your Blood Pressure Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is often called the "silent killer" because it typically has no symptoms but can lead to serious health complications. This year, World Hypertension Day focuses on the theme: "Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer!" Join on May 17, 2025, to … [Read more...] about World Hypertension Day: May 17th

Filed Under: Employee Benefits Tagged With: Campus recreation, Elixir, employee wellness, health, health plan, insurance, Magers, Med-Impact, Medical Insurance, Mercy, non-credit fee waiver, pharmacy, Recreation, Rx, wellness

Managing Seasonal Allergies

March 24, 2025 by Deidre Mings

Tips for Eye Care and Relief As allergy season arrives, many experience symptoms like itchy eyes and congestion. Here are some resources to help you manage your allergies: VSP: Eye Care for Allergy Relief VSP, MSU’s vision insurance provider, offers tips for eye care during allergy season. If you wear contacts, consider switching to glasses to reduce irritation or use daily … [Read more...] about Managing Seasonal Allergies

Filed Under: Employee Benefits Tagged With: Asiflex, discounts, employee wellness, Flexible spending, FSA, FSA Store, Magers, Mercy, pharmacy, vision insurance, VSP, wellness

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