Benefits

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Learn about Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and other insurance benefits.
Learn more about holiday, vacation, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), shared leave, and more.
Review eucational benefits available to faculty, staff, retirees, and eligible dependents.
Full-time employees are automatically enrolled in University retirement plans. Additionally, Full- and part-time employees can prepare for retirement through voluntary savings options. 
Learn about the University's cost-free EAP services for employees and their families.
Utilize the Educational Credit Union for savings and banking, save for college with a Section 529 program, or save with MOABLE accounts.

Health and Dependent Care FSAs are separate accounts allowing you to use pre-tax dollars for eligible health or dependent care expenses

University-provided workers’ compensation covers income loss and medical expenses from work-related injuries or illnesses.

Benefits news

  • Benefit Announcement: Nurse on Call
    Friday January 17, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

    Extended benefit available to employees: Nurse On Call! When you have after-hours medical questions or concerns and are not sure where to seek treatment, Nurse On Call is there to help. This free resource is available to: MSU-insured employees without a Mercy PCP MSU-insured dependents without a Mercy PCP One call connects you to a […]

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  • Meet with a MoDeferred Comp Representative
    Wednesday January 15, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

    Meet on Springfield Campus February 4 or attend January web meetings and webinars online MoDeferred Comp representative will be on the Springfield campus February 4, providing employees with a unique opportunity to set up personalized appointments. In these sessions, employees can meet with a retirement education professional to establish savings goals, review accounts, and explore […]

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  • Free Virtual Diabetes Support Program
    Tuesday January 14, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

    Take charge of diabetes with expert guidance! This free six-week program, recognized by the American Diabetes Association, is open to anyone with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or their caregivers. Participants will receive the book “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions” and learn about exercise, meal planning, monitoring, action plans, managing complications, and more. WHEN: Thursdays, January […]

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Deidre A. Mings

Deidre A. Mings

Assistant Director, Human Resources - Benefits