Colorectal cancer screenings now covered at age 45 Good news for the middle-age set: Colorectal cancer screenings are now covered as preventive starting at age 45. Previously, these screenings were covered starting at age 50. Colorectal cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the United States, according to the [...]
Learn more at messa.org/MCM or by calling 800-441-4626. Finally thriving Medical Case Management Program helps teacher’s son get the care he needs to live Most of us know what it’s like to not feel hungry. Usually it’s soon after you eat a big meal; sometimes when you’re sick. After a [...]
Is your child up-to-date on vaccines? Childhood vaccine rates in Michigan plunged during the pandemic, but it’s never too late to get your child back on schedule. Vaccines are essential to protecting children’s health and development. All MESSA health plans cover recommended childhood vaccinations at no cost to MESSA members. There [...]
Mexican chicken stew Pick up a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store to make this fast and flavorful weeknight dinner. Ingredients 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, roughly chopped 4 large cloves garlic, roughly chopped 2 jalapeños, seeded and sliced 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried cumin 1 28-ounce [...]
22 minutes for your healthBy Dr. Julia Spalding, former MESSA health directorDo you know if good mental health promotes good physical health? And does physical activity promote good mental health?The answer to both questions is a resounding yes!Mental health, physical health and living an active life are all intertwined.The well-documented mental benefits [...]
MESSA ABC 1 deductibles unchanged for 2022 Good news for MESSA ABC members: The minimum deductibles for health plans that qualify for a health savings account are unchanged for 2022, the IRS recently announced. In-network deductibles for MESSA ABC Plan 1 in 2022 will remain at $1,400 for individuals and $2,800 for [...]
Support for breastfeeding World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated in August, with the goals of protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding — and MESSA shares those goals. Many MESSA members are working moms trying to balance job and new baby, and we want you to know that we’re here to support you with [...]
Working this summer … and loving itLike many educators, Holly Blashfield has plenty of activities planned this summer — she just happens to be bringing about 100 kids along with her.Blashfield, a social studies teacher in Homer Community Schools near Battle Creek, founded and directs the Homer GAP program, which has provided [...]
Ideas from MESSA members on things to do this summer After nearly a year and a half of a pandemic — and the uncertainty, isolation and heartache that came with it — we’re all looking for some normalcy. Thankfully, summer is in full swing, and with it comes a much-deserved break for [...]
Prepare for the unexpected MESSA’s new supplemental plans provide cash for covered injuries, illnesses and hospitalizations Would you be financially ready if you had an accidental injury or a severe illness? What about a hospital stay — expected or unexpected? MESSA, in partnership with Aetna, has launched new supplemental health benefits that [...]
