MESSA Worksite Wellness Program
MESSA’s Worksite Wellness program engages employees throughout the year, focusing on three key elements to provide work-life balance and overall well-being:
Our customized wellness plans will help you change your worksite culture to promote activities to reduce health risks and improve healthy behaviors.
MESSA Wellness provides resources, tools and inspiration to MESSA members who want to start a worksite wellness program, jumpstart an existing program or work on their own personal wellness journey.
Call 800.292.4910 or email healthy@messa.org to connect with MESSA Health Promotion Consultant Rhonda Jones and get help setting up a worksite wellness workshop for your group.
Register today!
MESSA WELLNESS VIDEOS
Having trouble falling asleep? MESSA Health Promotions Consultant Rhonda Jones shares three tips to help.
View more MESSA Wellness videos at youtube.com/MESSAhealth.
More from MESSA Wellness
View resources from our previous Worksite Wellness Conferences.
Get started today
MESSA wants to empower our members to live long and live well.
The Worksite Wellness Toolkit offers guidance, strategies and resources for starting your own worksite wellness program.
Download it to get started today.
MESSA’s medical case management nurses provide members and covered dependents with one-on-one support for serious illnesses or injuries that may require intensive or long-term care. Learn more.
Teladoc Chronic Condition Management
Teladoc offers free programs for qualifying members and covered dependents to provide support for diabetes management, diabetes prevention and weight loss and hypertension management. Learn more.
Teladoc Health
You can get the medical and mental health care you need with your computer or the Teladoc app on your phone or tablet. Learn more.
Ovia
A trio of apps that supports your journey from fertility through pregnancy, parenting and menopause. Learn more.
MyStressTools
A suite of stress management and wellness resources available for free to MESSA members to help manage stress and anxiety. Learn more.
AbleTo
A specialized 8-week program available for members and covered dependents 18 years and older to nurture your mental health. Learn more.
MESSA Wellness Pros: Wellness Wednesdays
Members are invited to become MESSA Wellness Pros by joining MESSA Health Promotion Consultant Rhonda Jones for Wellness Wednesdays, taking place on the third Wednesday of every month.
Jones will host two Zoom meetings on each Wellness Wednesday — one starting at 7 a.m. and another beginning at 4 p.m. You can choose which meeting time works best for you and make it a part of your monthly routine.
The dates for the 2023-24 Wellness Wednesdays are:
7 a.m. meetings
4 p.m. meetings
After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
Breast Pumps
A breast pump is a payable benefit under your MESSA plan when medically necessary and prescribed by your physician.
Lactation Consultants
Benefits are available for Choices and MESSA Account-Based Choices (ABC) plans with a prescription from your doctor.
Well-Baby Visits
MESSA pays for child care visits and recommended immunizations: 0-35 months = 6 visits/year, 36-47 months = 2 visits/year, 47+ months = 1 visit per year.
FREE PREVENTIVE CARE AND IMMUNIZATIONS
MESSA health plans include coverage for In-network preventive care services, adult and child immunizations, cancer screenings, flu shots and more. This coverage helps members stretch their health care dollars and limit their out-of-pocket costs.
The following links guide you to the current preventive care recommendations of the Affordable Care Act through the federal website. For additional information, please contact your doctor or call MESSA Member Services at 800.336.0013
MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
MESSA’s Medical Case Management (MCM) program provides members with serious illnesses or injuries with personal support from a registered nurse.
MESSA’s MCM nurses work directly with members and their families to ensure they access the right care at the right time and return to their highest quality of life.
The nurses work with members who have had a variety of catastrophic injuries or illnesses, including head injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, severe burns, multiple fractures, cancer, ALS, multiple sclerosis, stroke, muscular dystrophy and infants with complex medical issues.
Contact us
To connect with MESSA’s Medical Case Management program, call 800-441-4626 or log in to your MyMESSA member account to send a secure message.
Through our MCM program, our nurses can assist you in navigating the health care system, identifying local resources, and serving as your personal advocate during a difficult and often stressful time.
MESSA members can enroll in MCM by calling 800.441.4626. Nurse coordinators are available Monday through Friday during regular business hours to answer MCM-related questions.
2nd.MD: Virtual second opinion with elite specialist
With 2nd.MD, MESSA members and covered dependents can request a free consultation with board-certified, elite specialists to get a second opinion about a diagnosis or treatment plan. Learn more at messa.org/2ndmd or contact our Medical Case Management team 800-441-4626.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Medical Case Management program?
MESSA’s Medical Case Management (MCM) program provides support, education and advocacy to members with complex illnesses or injuries. Members who enroll in MCM work with a nurse coordinator in the MESSA office, as well as an external nurse case manager in their local community. Together, the nurses assist the member in navigating the health care system, identifying local resources, accessing benefits, and understanding their diagnosis and various treatment options.
How does MCM work?
The first step is speaking with a MESSA nurse coordinator to determine whether you meet the eligibility criteria for the program. Once enrolled, you’ll be contacted by an assigned external nurse case manager from your local area and an initial visit will be scheduled. The external nurse case manager will gather information from you and discuss your plan of care, including your individual goals and preferences. Throughout your MCM enrollment, the external nurse case manager and the MESSA nurse coordinator will collaborate to support you in achieving the goals in your care plan.
Why do I need MCM?
Medical treatment can be overwhelming, expensive and complicated. This is especially true when you are already coping with the many challenges of an accident or illness. People are not often aware of all the resources available. Nurse case managers can identify and recommend facilities, specialists and services to assist you.
Who are the case managers?
Case managers can be nurses, social workers or other health care workers. At MESSA, all of our nurse coordinators are registered nurses who are board certified in case management or in the process of earning board certification.
What is the relationship between the case managers and my doctors?
Your case managers will collaborate with you and your physician to find the most appropriate medical services, equipment and supplies to meet your specific needs.
Do I have to follow the case manager’s recommendations?
No. All decisions are still made by you and your doctor. Our role is to help you explore your treatment options and assist you with coordinating your chosen care plan.
What are the goals of the MCM program?
The Medical Case Management program aims to help you during a time that can seem overwhelming.
The flexibility of the program allows your case manager to increase or decrease their involvement as your needs change. The ultimate goal is to provide enough support and resources to help you regain your independence and feel confident in making your own treatment decisions.