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Safeguarding Your Financial Future: The Role of Disability Insurance

July 29, 2025 by Deidre Mings

Staying financially secure during unexpected health challenges A sudden illness or injury can disrupt your ability to work and without a reliable income, your financial well-being could quickly be at risk. That’s where disability insurance comes in. It provides critical income protection, helping you manage everyday expenses like housing, utilities, and groceries when you're … [Read more...] about Safeguarding Your Financial Future: The Role of Disability Insurance

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: disability, employee wellness, financial wellness, Long term disability, Short term disability, sick leave, UNUM, vacation leave, wellness

Know Your Policies

June 28, 2025 by Deidre Mings

National Insurance Awareness Day – June 28, 2025 National Insurance Awareness Day is your reminder to pause and review your coverage. Why? Because being underinsured isn’t just inconvenient—it can be costly. Insurance exists to provide peace of mind and a financial safety net when life takes an unexpected turn. From car accidents and house damage to health scares or identity … [Read more...] about Know Your Policies

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: Accident insurance, Allstate, Asiflex, critical illness, Critical Illness insurance, dental, dental insurance, disability, employee wellness, financial wellness, Flexible spending, Hartford, Hospital Insurance, identity protection, Life Insurance, Long term disability, medical, Medical Insurance, Mercy, MoCafe, open enrollment, Short term disability, supplemental life insurance, Term life, Universal Life insurance, UNUM, Vision, vision insurance, wellness

Benefit Spotlight: Short-Term Disability

November 11, 2024 by Deidre Mings

Do I Need a Short-Term Disability Policy? For many employees, the answer is yes. Medically necessary leaves often involve more than just lost wages; they can bring increased health care costs, travel expenses, and higher household bills. Why Consider Short-Term Disability if I Have Sick Time? While sick time is valuable, short-term disability (STD) can offer additional … [Read more...] about Benefit Spotlight: Short-Term Disability

Filed Under: Employee Benefits Tagged With: benefits, Communication, financial wellness, insurance, Long term disability, medical, open enrollment, Short term disability, sick leave, vacation leave, virtual benefit fair, wellness

Financial Wellness: Your Path to Peace of Mind

September 23, 2024 by Deidre Mings

Financial wellness is the state of having a healthy relationship with money, which includes budgeting, saving, investing, and future planning. It involves understanding your financial situation, setting achievable goals, and making informed decisions. Prioritizing financial wellness can reduce stress and enhance overall quality of life. Financial Wellness Education: Employee … [Read more...] about Financial Wellness: Your Path to Peace of Mind

Filed Under: Employee Benefits Tagged With: Communication, Credit union, EAP, education, Educational Community Credit Union, Employee Assistance Program, employee wellness, financial wellness, insurance, Long term disability, retirement, Short term disability, wellness

September: Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month

September 6, 2024 by Deidre Mings

Gynecologic cancer is any cancer that starts in a woman's reproductive organs. According to the American Cancer Society, 114,810 new cases diagnosed and approximately 34,020 deaths from gynecologic cancers in the U.S. in 2023. Risk increases with age. Major types are: Cervical Cancer Ovarian Cancer Uterine Cancer Uterine Sarcoma Vaginal Cancer Vulvar … [Read more...] about September: Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month

Filed Under: Employee Benefits Tagged With: Communication, Critical Illness insurance, employee wellness, insurance, Magers, Medical Insurance, Short term disability, wellness

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