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November 7, 2024

ActiveHealth November 202 Monthly Wellness Webinar

Tips for a healthy, stress-free holiday

The holidays can be exciting. But they can also add stress--both good and bad.  Ways to manage your stress and coping skills will be covered in this webinar.

Date:  Tuesday, Nov. 19

Times:  9:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., or 3:30 p.m. CST

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Check out future topics, register for webinars and register for "NEW" Group Coaching series by visiting:  www.myactivehealth.com/mississippi or Click here.

October 4, 2024

FY 2024 PERS Member Statements to Be Mailed Soon!

PERS mails Annual Member Statements to active and inactive members each fall. These unaudited statements list years of service, total contributions, and other account information, as well as information about a member’s beneficiaries and, if a member is within four years of service retirement eligibility, an estimate of benefits.

FY 2024 Member Statements will be mailed no later than Tuesday, October 8.

If you are an active or inactive member, please be on the watch for your statement. If you do not receive a statement by the end of October, please contact PERS.

If you have questions about PERS or your account, please email at customerservice@pers.ms.gov or call 800-444-7377 or 601-359-3589.

September 17, 2024

Open Enrollment -- Reminder

Open enrollment for 2025 is from October 1 - 31, 2024.  During Open Enrollment, employees may make changes to their health insurance benefits that will take effect January 1, 2025. Employees can change health coverage elections between Base and Select coverage, add dependents, or cancel coverage. If you do not make any changes, your current coverage will carry over through next year.

Click here for instructions to view your current benefits.

KEY CHANGES (Effective January 1, 2025)

  • The plan will implement a 5% premium rate increase for all coverage options.  See Rates for State Health (1/1/2025).
  • The Base plan family deductible will increase to $3300.00 to meet the minimum required regulations under Federal Law. The Base plan coverage option qualifies under IRS regulations as a high deductible health plan that can be used with a health savings account. There are no other deductible changes for 2025.

OPEN SESSIONS

Open sessions are available for asking questions and/or submitting enrollment forms.  Likewise, walk-ins and individual appointments with a Benefits Specialist are welcome.

  • North Mississippi Research & Extension Center (Verona, MS), Wednesday, October 2, 10 - 2
  • Delta Research & Extension Center (Stoneville, MS), Friday, October 4, 11 - 2
  • Central Research & Extension Center (Raymond, MS), Monday, October 7, 11 - 2
  • Meridian Campus (Meridian, MS), Wednesday, October 9, 10 - 1
  • Coastal Research & Extension Center (Biloxi, MS), Thursday, October 10, 8:30 - 11:30
  • Mississippi State University (main campus), 181 McArthur Hall Training Room, Friday, October 1 - 3

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Open Enrollment Period:  October 1 - 31, 2024
  • Deadline for submission:  October 31, 2024 at 5 p.m.  Click here to submit forms online.

If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact us at 662-325-3713 or benefits@hrm.msstate.edu

September 16, 2024

Supplemental retirement, Corebridge Financial, has been rescheduled

Employees were invited to schedule face-to-face meetings with MSU’s 403b and 457 vendors to discuss your financial goals for retirement. 

Corebridge Financial has been rescheduled for Thursday, September 19.  Elton Thomas and Michael Hatcher will be available in McArthur Hall's Gardner Room from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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