{"id":18892,"date":"2025-04-01T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=18892"},"modified":"2025-04-01T09:37:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T13:37:30","slug":"dont-forget-your-optional-msu-benefits-and-resources-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=18892","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Forget Your Optional MSU Benefits and Resources\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>MSU is committed to offering valuable benefits to support you and your family. You\u2019re probably aware of MSU\u2019s health and dental care benefit options as a benefits-eligible employee. However, on top of those, you can access a range of optional benefits we\u2019d like to remind you about.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond meeting your health and dental care needs, these optional benefits can help you save money on needed products and services. We realize keeping track of all these different resources can be overwhelming. To help, we\u2019ve created the following recap to jog your memory with links to more detailed information to learn more.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This graphic provides a quick summary of these optional benefits (<a href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Benefits-Breakdown-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">view a PDF version<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Benefits-Breakdown-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Benefits-Breakdown-2025.jpg?resize=760%2C587&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"An infographic displaying the following optional benefits available to MSU employees:\n1. Teladoc: speak to a licensed medical professional by web, phone, or app. If needed a prescription can be sent anywhere in the U.S. No co-pay for employees enrolled in BCV, BlueCard, or Community Blue. CDHP enrollees pay the full amount until the deductible is met. \n2. Livongo by Teladoc: A free diabetes management program for benefits-eligible employees, their spouse\/other eligible individual, and dependents.\n3. Teladoc Medical Experts: Expert medical advice for informed medical decisions. Get help to make the right choice with confidence.\n4. Voluntary Benefits: options include pet, vision, home, auto, legal, critical illness, along with discounts. \n5. On-campus\/local services: Find imaging services, such as MRI, X-ray, and more- along with prescription delivery within 30 miles of campus.\" class=\"wp-image-18893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Benefits-Breakdown-2025-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C791&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Benefits-Breakdown-2025-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C232&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Benefits-Breakdown-2025-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C593&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Benefits-Breakdown-2025-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1187&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Benefits-Breakdown-2025-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1583&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Benefits-Breakdown-2025-scaled.jpg?resize=940%2C726&amp;ssl=1 940w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Benefits-Breakdown-2025-scaled.jpg?resize=518%2C400&amp;ssl=1 518w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Benefits-Breakdown-2025-scaled.jpg?w=2280&amp;ssl=1 2280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Optional benefit programs available:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Teladoc<\/strong>: Virtually speak with a doctor 24\/7 via web, phone, or mobile app. They can even write you a prescription if necessary. Employees have described Teladoc as \u201ca game changer\u201d (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=14327\" target=\"_blank\">read employee experiences here<\/a>). If you haven\u2019t already, we recommend you&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/benefits\/healthcare\/teladoc.html\" target=\"_blank\">sign up for Teladoc now<\/a> so you\u2019re prepared.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Livongo<\/strong>: This diabetes management program provides free supplies delivered right to your door whenever you need them and support with optional virtual coaching. Save time and money on needed supplies.&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/benefits\/healthcare\/livongo.html\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more about Livongo on the HR website<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teladoc Medical Experts<\/strong>:\u202fGet medical advice from experts on your specific medical condition and feel empowered to make the best choice possible for your care. Whether you need medical questions answered, a diagnosis double-checked, help deciding on a treatment plan, or guidance about surgery, Teladoc Medical Experts can help.&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teladoc.com\/medical-experts\/\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more about the services Teladoc Medical Experts offers<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts<\/strong>: Find insurance offerings such as vision, legal, pet, home\/auto, and critical illness (some have enrollment periods) through&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/msubenefitsplus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">MSU Benefits Plus<\/a>. Additionally, you will find MSU Campus Discounts and a variety of other discounts on everything from electronics to home goods, meal delivery services, travel, and much more.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On-Campus\/Local Services<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Save time by getting your X-rays done right on-campus at\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/healthcare.msu.edu\/services\/diagnostic-services\/imaging-services\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">MSU Health Care Imaging Services<\/a>\u00a0(designate the Eyde Building).\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mclaren.org\/main\/locations\/msu-health-care-at-mclaren-greater-lansing-breast-632\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSU Health Care at McLaren Greater Lansing Breast Imaging Center<\/a>\u202foffers diagnostic imaging such as mammography, diagnostic ultrasound, and bone density tests. MSU Health Care at McLaren Outpatient Imaging Department in the Izzo Family Medical Center offers MRI, CT, PET\/CT, Ultrasound, DEXA, and X-ray for all your imaging needs in one location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also have the MSU Health Care Pharmacy&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pharmacy.msu.edu\/services\/free-delivery-within-30-miles-of-campus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">deliver your prescriptions directly to your home<\/a>&nbsp;if you live within 30 miles of campus (on-campus delivery is available for free). MSU Health Care Pharmacy has an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pharmacy.msu.edu\/contact-hours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on-campus location<\/a>&nbsp;you can visit and offers a variety of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pharmacy.msu.edu\/services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">services to help you manage your prescriptions<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You might not always need or think of these resources, but keeping them tucked away can make it easier and more cost-effective to manage your family\u2019s health. As always, if you have any questions about these benefits options, please visit the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/benefits\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">HR website<\/a>&nbsp;to learn more or contact the HR Solutions Center at&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:SolutionsCenter@hr.msu.edu\" target=\"_blank\">SolutionsCenter@hr.msu.edu<\/a>\u202for 517-353-4434.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MSU is committed to offering valuable benefits to support you and your family. You\u2019re probably aware of MSU\u2019s health and dental care benefit options as a benefits-eligible employee. However, on top of those, you can&hellip; <a class=\"continue\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=18892\">Continue Reading&#8230;<span> Don\u2019t Forget Your Optional MSU Benefits and Resources\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":18895,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"__cvm_playback_settings":[],"__cvm_video_id":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0},"categories":[2,6,7],"tags":[16,690,495],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/optional-benefits-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1344&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pb1fcA-4UI","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18892"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=18892"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18892\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18899,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18892\/revisions\/18899"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/18895"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=18892"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=18892"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=18892"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}