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Caring for Yourself Through Grief During the Holidays

December 12, 2025 by Deidre Mings

Supporting your grief with compassionate resources. The holiday season can be a time of celebration, but for many members of our MSU community, it also brings reminders of loss, change, and emotional stress. Grief can surface in many forms—whether related to the passing of a loved one, family changes, financial strain, or the cumulative stress of a challenging year. If you’re … [Read more...] about Caring for Yourself Through Grief During the Holidays

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: collaborative care, EAP, Employee Assistance Program, employee wellness, financial wellness, LinkedIn Learning, Magers Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Mercy, Samaritan Fund, wellness

Act Fast- Don’t Miss out!

October 20, 2025 by Deidre Mings

Some Benefit & Wellness Opportunities Are Already Underway! Several important benefit and wellness opportunities are happening now — some events have already started! Don’t wait to protect your health, explore your benefit options, and earn your wellness incentive. 💰 Samaritan Fund Program Ease the Financial Burden of Serious Illness 📝 Application Deadline: Oct. 21, … [Read more...] about Act Fast- Don’t Miss out!

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured, retirement Tagged With: 403(b), 457(b), benefit fair, benefits, benefits fair, biometrics, Did you know, education, employee wellness, financial wellness, flu shot, insurance, Mammogram, Mammogram Bus, medical, Medical Insurance, Mo deferred comp, Mosers, open enrollment, Preventative, Samaritan Fund, savings, TIAA, virtual benefit fair, wellness, wellness incentive, West Plains

2026 Health Plan Premium Rates

October 16, 2025 by Deidre Mings

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For 2026, Missouri State University will hold dental premiums at current levels and has finalized health and prescription plan rates. Here’s what to know and how to save. 2026 Dental Plan Premium Rates The good news: there are no rate changes for the 2026 Dental Plan! Coverage Tier Monthly Premium Employee Only $0 Employee + Spouse (or Domestic … [Read more...] about 2026 Health Plan Premium Rates

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: biometrics, dental, dental insurance, employee wellness, Magers, Med-Pay, medical, Medical Insurance, Mercy, Samaritan Fund, wellness

Act Now: Don’t Miss These Wellness & Benefits Deadlines!

October 15, 2025 by Deidre Mings

Mark Your Calendar Several important benefit and wellness opportunities are happening now—don’t miss your chance to protect your health, explore your benefit options, and earn your wellness incentive!   🎗️ Mammography & Awareness Events Stay proactive about your health—early detection saves lives. Springfield Campus 📍 Mercy Mammogram Bus (in front … [Read more...] about Act Now: Don’t Miss These Wellness & Benefits Deadlines!

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Financial Support for Serious Medical Conditions

October 14, 2025 by Deidre Mings

💖 A Helping Hand When You Need It Most Continuing Our Look at the Samaritan Fund Program — Real Relief for Life’s Toughest Moments We’ve been sharing how the Samaritan Fund Program can make a real difference for employees and their families facing severe medical conditions. This unique program is designed to bring comfort and financial relief when unexpected health … [Read more...] about Financial Support for Serious Medical Conditions

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

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