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🦷 Dental Benefits: Get More From Your Smile

September 2, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Your dental benefit is more than coverage for when something goes wrong—it's a resource for preventive care that can help keep your smile healthy and catch problems early. And there's good news for employees: Missouri State University pays 100% of the employee dental premium. If you add eligible dependents, you pay the applicable dependent premium. ✨ Know Your Dental … [Read more...] about 🦷 Dental Benefits: Get More From Your Smile

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: benefits, dental, dental insurance, employee wellness, financial wellness, open enrollment, orthodontia, Qualifying event, wellness

National “Got Checked” Day: Make Preventive Care a Priority

August 26, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Preventive Care, Mammogram Bus Schedule, and more August 26 is National Got Checked Day, a reminder to take charge of your health by scheduling recommended preventive screenings and routine checkups. Established by Project Alive, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting preventive healthcare and early detection, National Got Checked Day encourages individuals to be … [Read more...] about National “Got Checked” Day: Make Preventive Care a Priority

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: Allstate, breast cancer awareness, cancer, Critical Illness insurance, employee wellness, health, health plan, Hospital Insurance, Magers Health and Wellness, Mammogram, Mammogram Bus, medical, Medical Insurance, Mercy, open enrollment, Ozarks Healthcare, OZH, Point·C, Preventative, Qualifying event, The Standard, UNUM, wellness

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

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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

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