“MESSA had my back” Delton-Kellogg chemistry teacher wins battle with breast cancer It was a typical cold, snow-filled winter in December 2015 when Connie High noticed an odd lump near the surface of her breast that hadn’t been there before. “I had an ultrasound and was told that it looked like [...]
This year, remember your flu and COVID-19 shots This year, be sure to get your flu shot AND get boosted for COVID-19. Flu cases dipped the past two years because people had to wear masks, health experts say. With no mask mandates, cases may rise and experts warn about coinfection — [...]
Home delivery for prescriptions? Yes, please! Skip the trip to the pharmacy with Optum Rx In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it feels like a win whenever you get to drop one of the to-do’s off your lengthy list. With Optum Home Delivery, you can cross off “pick up prescriptions” [...]
Is it hot in here? 6 tips to feel good about your body through menopause When people talk about menopause in euphemisms and whispers — “The Change” — it can create a sense of uneasiness or embarrass¬ment about the changes you’re going through. On top of that, you may feel like you’re [...]
Work some wellness into your workday MESSA Wellness has all the tools you need When life gets busy, it’s too easy to lose sight of your own health and wellness. Long days at work and hectic evenings can leave little time to prioritize yourself and your goals. That’s where a worksite wellness [...]
Hummus & veggie wrap This light and refreshing wrap bursts with flavor and is quick and easy to prepare. Make two or three of them for a light snack or prepare a couple dozen to serve as an appetizer for a dinner party. Add some fresh mint leaves for a pleasant, flavorful [...]
MESSA ABC 1 deductibles, HSA contribution limits increase for 2023 MESSA members with an ABC 1 plan will see their deductibles and the amount they can contribute to their health savings accounts (HSA) increase in 2023. The IRS announced this year that the minimum deductibles for HSA qualified health plans will increase [...]
How to file a supplemental plan claim MESSA’s supplemental plans provide a financial safety net by paying cash benefits if you or a covered dependent is injured, receives a serious diagnosis or has a hospital stay. MESSA offers these plans in partnership with Aetna. When you have a claim, it’s easy to [...]
Ask the expert: Rhonda Jones MyStressTools helps support better wellness and overall health MESSA Health Promotion Consultant Rhonda Jones answers questions about stress relief and the free resource MyStressTools — a suite of stress management and wellness resources for MESSA members. Jones is a registered nurse, personal trainer and health and wellness [...]
Step to it Walk your way to better health one step at a time Walking is an easy-breezy way to exercise, especially if you haven’t been as active this summer as you’d hoped to be. And it’s easy to get started — just head outside and go for a walk. Walking can [...]
