Don’t wait to get your child caught up on vaccines Childhood vaccines now available at pharmacies Childhood vaccines are essential to protecting children’s health and development. Unfortunately, many children in Michigan have fallen behind on their immunizations over the past year as parents sought to avoid doctor’s offices because of the [...]
Register now for April 30 event Finding normalcy in 2021 is top of mind for many MESSA members and their families. While a return to how things used to be may not be possible just yet, we can move forward in a positive way. To that end, join MESSA Health Promotion [...]
Black Bean Soup High in fiber and protein, this hearty soup will stick to your ribs and warm you through and through. 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped 1 small onion, diced 1-2 tablespoons cumin 2 15-ounce cans of black beans 2 cups of water or vegetable [...]
MyMESSA member portal keeps you in the know Have you signed up for a MyMESSA account yet? It’s easy for MESSA members to stay up to date on their health plan by creating a MyMESSA member account. Your MyMESSA member account is your place to: Chat with a MESSA member service [...]
Use your free preventive benefits Don’t delay — schedule your annual checkup now Sometime, people tend to delay their annual checkup. When they finally try to get one scheduled, many times it’s too late. Don’t let this happen to you. Plan to use your preventive care benefits. In fact, why not call [...]
Staff profile: Sheylene Hall Sheylene Hall, a MESSA member service specialist, says she’s proud to help provide great member service to the everyday heroes who care for our kids, schools and communities. “I help members by providing additional information, listening to their problems and finding a solution,” Hall says of her role [...]
Add your MESSA card to your virtual wallet In addition to providing members with a digital MESSA card in the MyMESSA member portal, you can now add your card to your Apple or Android wallet for even faster access. Follow these three steps: On your smartphone, go to messa.org and log in [...]
Winter blues? Wintertime doesn’t have to be SAD When it’s cold outside and the days are short, do you find yourself feeling down and sleeping more? You may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder, considered a major form of depression. About 6% of Americans suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), according to [...]
Perfect paleo granolaThis paleo-friendly granola goes heavy on nuts and seeds. If you’re not all-in on the paleo bandwagon, it also makes a delicious topping for a warm bowl of oatmeal in the morning.1 cup almonds1 cup pecans1 cup dried cranberries1 cup pumpkin seeds½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes½ cup sesame seeds1 teaspoon [...]
Reminder: Your MESSA deductible resets Jan. 1 MESSA deductibles will reset on Jan. 1 and run the calendar year through Dec. 31. Health plan deductibles are similar to the deductibles on your auto and homeowners insurance. A deductible is a fixed amount of money you must pay before MESSA begins to pay [...]
