Save your virtual MESSA card to your smartphone Sometimes you need quick and easy access to your MESSA ID card, particularly when you’re filling out paperwork or online forms. For times when a virtual card is all you need — or those times when you accidentally leave your physical card in [...]
Winter Crunch Salad You’ll want seconds — and probably thirds — of this robust green salad that is bursting with flavor. The hearty greens hold up under the bold vinaigrette through to the next day. If you don’t finish it off with dinner, you can have the leftovers for lunch. 1/3 [...]
Become a MESSA Wellness Pro Worksite wellness programs can be a game-changer, helping to create a supportive culture of wellness among colleagues. These days, we can all use as much support as we can get. That’s why MESSA Health Promotion Consultant Rhonda Jones is starting a “Wellness Pros” program that will allow [...]
Happy holidays? How to cope when it doesn’t feel like the most wonderful time of the year Looking out the living room picture window, you can see the snow gently falling from the night sky, blanketing everything in a fluffy white sheet that glows softly in the moonlight. The aroma of baking [...]
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 homeowner’s insurance. It’s a fixed amount you must pay before MESSA begins to pay your claims. For MESSA [...]
It’s time for your flu shot It’s always important to get your flu shot, but health experts say it’s even more critical this year to protect yourself and your community. The measures taken last winter to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 had the side benefit of helping to reduce the number [...]
MESSA launches new app Your MyMESSA account in the palm of your hand MESSA is excited to announce the launch of our brand-new mobile app, giving you access to information about your MESSA health benefits anytime and anywhere. In the MESSA app, you can check the status of your deductible, as well [...]
New home delivery pharmacy in 2022 Optum Rx is new home delivery pharmacy starting 1/1/22 Starting Jan. 1, 2022, Optum Rx will provide home delivery and other prescription services for MESSA members with a MESSA ABC, Choices or Essentials by MESSA plan. If you don’t receive prescriptions in the mail, it’s [...]
Mental health support from Ovia You’re not alone in your parenting journey From planning to pregnancy to parenthood, Ovia’s trio of apps provide personalized support for MESSA members every step of the way — including mental health support. Stressors come in many forms for parents and parents-to-be: sleep deprivation, infertility struggles, hormonal [...]
Avocado chocolate pudding The holidays are full of indulgences, but you can feel good about serving up this decadent pudding made with a superfood that’s loaded with vitamins, potassium and healthy fats. 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and chopped 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup honey, maple syrup or other [...]
