Insurance
- Medical - University subsidized coverage. Two plans to choose from with dependent/family options for each. Employee premium can be further reduced through participation in yearly wellness activities
- Dental - University subsidized coverage. Employee only coverage paid in full by MSU, with dependent/family coverage options available.
- Vision - Two plans to choose from with dependent/family options for each.
- Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) - See cafeteria Plan
- Basic Term Life and AD&D - University provided Employee term life insurance and Accidental Death and dismemberment coverage.
- Supplemental Term Life - Term Life insurance option to increase employee total coverage and provides options for Dependent/Family coverage.
- Universal Life - Universal (whole) life insurance option available to employee and dependent/family.
- Long-term Disability - University provided employee long term disability coverage.
- Short Term Disability (STD) Short term disability option with two plan options. Each plan allows you to select level of coverage to fit your individual needs.
- Accident - Two plans to choose from with dependent/family options for each. Each plan includes additional per visit benefit that may be used for non-related accident services.
- Critical Illness - Two plans to choose from with dependent/family options for each. Each plan includes additional benefit for completion of specific wellness screenings.
- Identity Protection- Comprehensive Credit and Financial monitoring, dark web monitoring, as well as 24/7 remediation and support.
- Hospital - Group Hospital Insurance can pay benefits that help you with the costs of a covered
hospital visit.
Contact information
Deidre A. Mings
Assistant Director, Human Resources - Benefits
Provides full range of HR Benefits management services. Specific responsibilities include health insurance, dental, vision, long term disability, life insurance, FSA, leave and FMLA benefits, and retirement.
Responsibilities: Benefits Administration; Wellness Fair; Workers’ Compensation; FMLA Administration; Emergency Paid Leave; Open Enrollment