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❤️ Are You or a Loved One Facing a Serious Medical Condition?

July 8, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Explore the Samaritan Fund Program for 2027 When a serious illness becomes part of everyday life, the last thing you should be worrying about is how to pay the next medical bill. That's where the Samaritan Fund Program may be able to help. Available to Missouri State University employees and covered dependents, this voluntary and confidential program helps … [Read more...] about ❤️ Are You or a Loved One Facing a Serious Medical Condition?

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: employee wellness, financial wellness, health, health plan, medical, Medical Insurance, Samaritan Fund, 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:

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Featured, Organizational & Talent Development, retirement Tagged With: 403(b), 457(b), Accident insurance, accommodations, Allstate, Asiflex, Athletics, bear pantry, Bear Shield, BearFit, behavioral health, bookstore, Bursar, cafeteria, Campus recreation, counseling, Credit Fee Waivers, Critical Illness insurance, dental, dental insurance, disability, discounts, EAP, ECCU, employee wellness, financial wellness, Flexible spending, FMLA, Hartford, health, Hospital Insurance, identity protection, leave, LinkedIn Learning, LTD, Magers, Magers Health and Wellness, Medical Insurance, Mental Health, Mercy, MOABLE, MOST, non-credit fee waiver, notary, nurse on call, Ombuds, OTD, parental leave, pharmacy, Physical Therapy Clinic, Recreation, safe walk, safety, Samaritan Fund, shared leave, sick leave, UNUM, vacation leave, Vision, vision insurance, voting leave, wellness

World Ovarian Cancer Day – May 8

May 8, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Awareness, prevention, and support at Missouri State University Each year on May 8, communities around the world recognize World Ovarian Cancer Day, a global awareness initiative led by the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition. The day focuses on improving understanding of ovarian cancer symptoms, risk factors, and the importance of early medical evaluation when something doesn’t … [Read more...] about World Ovarian Cancer Day – May 8

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: cancer, critical illness, Critical Illness insurance, employee wellness, FMLA, Magers, Magers Health and Wellness, Ovarian Cancer Awareness, Samaritan Fund, screening, wellness, womens center

Shared Leave Pool & Income Protection Resources

April 29, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Supporting Employees Through Life’s Critical Moments The Shared Leave Pool at Missouri State University reflects a culture of care and mutual support, allowing employees to assist colleagues who are experiencing significant personal or family health challenges or who are growing their families. 💛 Purpose of the Shared Leave Pool The Shared Leave Pool is a voluntary program … [Read more...] about Shared Leave Pool & Income Protection Resources

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: Accident insurance, Critical Illness insurance, disability, employee wellness, financial wellness, Hospital Insurance, leave, Long term disability, parental leave, Samaritan Fund, shared leave, Short term disability, vacation leave, wellness

Navigating Support When You or a Loved One Has a Serious Health Condition:

March 17, 2026 by Deidre Mings

MO State Benefits That Can Help Facing a serious illness — whether it’s your own diagnosis or that of a spouse or child — can strain your health, time, finances, and emotional resources. Fortunately, Missouri State University offers a coordinated suite of benefits designed to help you focus on what matters most: healing and caregiving. From income protection and job-protected … [Read more...] about Navigating Support When You or a Loved One Has a Serious Health Condition:

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