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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

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

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: 403(b), 457(b), Accident insurance, Beneficiary, benefits, counseling, critical illness, Critical Illness insurance, CURP, EAP, Employee Assistance Program, employee wellness, Estate, financial wellness, HIPAA, Hospital Insurance, insurance, Life event, Life Insurance, Mercy, Mosers, QLE, Qualifying event, supplemental life insurance, Term life, Universal Life insurance, wellness

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

Children’s Dental Health Month

February 19, 2025 by Deidre Mings

Prioritize Your Dental Health February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a time to emphasize the importance of good oral hygiene. Early healthy habits and regular dental visits help children maintain healthy teeth and gums for life. MSU Dental Benefits Overview MSU offers dental benefits to help employees, and their dependents maintain oral health: … [Read more...] about Children’s Dental Health Month

Filed Under: Employee Benefits Tagged With: Asiflex, dental, dental insurance, Flexible spending, medical, Medical Insurance, MoCafe, open enrollment, Qualifying event

New E-Forms for Name, Address & Benefit Changes

August 23, 2024 by Deidre Mings

We're thrilled to introduce new electronic forms for updating employee names, addresses, and benefits related to qualifying life events. This enhancement will streamline the process, making it faster and more convenient for employees to manage their personal information and benefits. Qualifying Life Event Updates: Qualifying life events for benefit changes include situations … [Read more...] about New E-Forms for Name, Address & Benefit Changes

Filed Under: Employee Benefits Tagged With: address, address change, benefits, Communication, insurance, name, name change, open enrollment, Qualifying event

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