Tuna and chickpea salad This twist on salad eschews the lettuce and pumps up the protein. Tuna, eggs and chickpeas will help you feel fuller for longer. The light dressing amplifies all of the flavors, and you can use as little or as much as you like. We used tuna packed in [...]
Meet your MESSA card MESSA membership has its perks. Your MESSA card grants you access to MESSA’s exceptional health benefits and the largest network of providers in the state. Every MESSA member with a medical plan has two MESSA card options: The plastic card that’s probably nestled in your wallet right [...]
Oh, baby! Check out the Ovia Pregnancy app Get support along the way from Ovia health coaches When you’re expecting, you want to do everything you can to have a healthy pregnancy. You eat right, avoid things that could be harmful to yourself and your baby, and follow your doctor’s recommendations for [...]
Ovia webinar: Parenting with Purpose Unfortunately for parents, kids don’t come with an instruction manual. Every age comes with its own parenting challenges and its triumphs. Fortunately for MESSA members, you have free access to the Ovia Parenting app, which provides parents with the advice, support and insight they need from [...]
Add preventive care to your health routine Are you the kind of person who goes to the doctor only when you’re sick? You may want to change your ways and make routine doctor visits, well, routine. Many adults shrug off regular doctor visits for one reason or another, and that could [...]
Black-Eyed Pea Hummus If you’re looking for a healthy snack to carry some good luck into the new year, then black-eyed pea hummus is the way to go. This nutritious and tasty dip only takes minutes to whip up in the food processor, and it’s great paired with low-carb pita bread [...]
Love your MESSA? Become a MESSA ambassador VanSickle When Holly VanSickle became an ambassador in 2017, she had three goals in mind: learn everything about MESSA’s products, inform her colleagues about the exceptional health benefits and bring her school district back to MESSA. She accomplished all three. “I love [...]
Dental, vision benefits plans will reset Jan. 1 Starting this coming year, MESSA’s dental and vision benefits plan year will change to the calendar year — Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. That means your MESSA dental and vision benefits will reset on Jan. 1, 2023. By making this change, it’ll be easier [...]
Winter fitness Get outside to explore Michigan’s winter wonderland The mercury may be dipping, but you can still enjoy the great outdoors. Whether it’s running in the snow, ice skating with friends or sledding with your kids, outdoor winter workouts can help transform your mind, body and mood. They’re also great for [...]
Arugula salad with fig & goat cheese If you’re tasked with bringing a salad to a holiday gathering, look no further than this delicious dish that whips up in just five minutes. The combination of sweet figs and tangy goat cheese will be sure to please. The beans add protein and [...]
