Exercise at home to maintain your goals Don’t let cold weather or lack of a gym membership stop your body movement Let’s face it. When the temperature drops, your motivation to do anything likely takes a dip, too. You don’t want to get out of bed in the morning because it’s [...]
Enjoy your holidays and keep stress at bay The holiday season has arrived, along with a seemingly endless list of things to do, people to see and places to go. You can handle it all with style and grace, and keep your sanity intact, with careful planning and knowing when to [...]
Understand your EOB EOB stands for “explanation of benefits.” It’s a detailed breakdown of the coverage and costs associated with a service. It details the date and type of the service, and then gets into the costs. Amount Billed by Provider: This is the full cost of the service. Payments from [...]
MESSA vision plans provide affordable eye care They say eyes are windows to the soul, but did you know that eyes are also windows to your health? While an eye exam helps eye doctors correct your eyesight, it also informs them if you are experiencing stress, high blood pressure, diabetes, high [...]
Introducing MESSA Balance+ MESSA’s newest health plan saves you money while giving you peace of mind MESSA has a new health plan available this year, giving you more options than ever when it comes to choosing the right plan for your needs and your budget. MESSA Balance+ includes a health savings [...]
It’s open enrollment season for MESSA members Once a year MESSA members get the opportunity to update their benefits selections during open enrollment. If you’ve had health changes or life changes during the past year, you may want to review, tweak or change your MESSA health plan. If you previously waived [...]
Having a baby? MESSA is here for you MESSA provides support from pregnancy through parenting If you’re thinking about having a baby or you’re already expecting, you’re preparing for an exciting and life-changing experience. We want you to know that MESSA is here with you every step of the way. MESSA [...]
Protect your child’s health: Stay up-to-date on vaccinations A decline in Michigan’s vaccine rates are cause for concern, according to public health officials, falling to their lowest levels since 2010. Vaccinations are more important now than ever, as more than half of Michigan counties are facing childhood vaccination rates that have [...]
Quench your thirst the healthy way One of the simplest ways to take care of your body is by drinking the most basic beverage available: water. Water helps regulate your body temperature, lubricate and cushion your joints, protect sensitive tissue like your spinal cord, and rid your body of waste, according [...]
Save the date: MESSA’s Fall Worksite Wellness Conference is Nov. 3 Grab your calendar and block out Nov. 3 for MESSA’s Fall Worksite Wellness Conference, where you’ll get actionable tips to fight burnout. MESSA Health Promotion Consultant Rhonda Jones will share how a workplace wellness program can ignite compassion and slow [...]
