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It is time to review the plans available to you and update your benefit selections for the coming year

NEW for 2025

BALANCE+ Medical Plan Option

This plan is offered in addition to our current ABC1 plan

Open Enrollment November 1st - November 30th

Benefit year is January 1st - December 31st

*If you intend to make no changes to your benefits, you do not need to take any action. However, if

you plan to adjust the dependents covered, modify any benefit levels, or change to Balance+ you will need to log onto www.messa.org and go through the open enrollment process.

If you have any questions, are having trouble logging into the website, or you cannot reset your messa.org password, please contact MESSA Member Services at 800.336.0013.

BALANCE + TOTAL YEARLY PREMIUM (New Option)

Employees yearly portion is based on their bargaining unit.

• Single $7,587.48
• 2-Person $17,074.44
• Family $21,248.16

ABC1 (3 Tier RX) TOTAL YEARLY PREMIUM (Current Plan)

Employees yearly portion is based on their bargaining unit.

• Single $8,732.64
• 2-Person $ 19,648.56
• Family $24,451.56

Join Monica McKay, MESSA Field Representative, for an overview of MESSA ABC1 and new plan option BALANCE + . She will be able to answer any questions you may have about these plans we are offering for 2025 and assist you with your open enrollment.

November 6th - In person

8am-9am - Childs

9:15am-11:15am - Transportation

11:30am-12:45pm Bishop (Brick & Model staff welcome)

1:30pm-2:30pm LMS (LHS staff welcome)

2:45pm-4:00pm Central office (all staff welcome that didn't meet up at other locations)

November 19th @ 5pm - VIRTUAL

Here’s a link for folks to register for the meeting: https://messa-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvduGrqT4vH9F2G73lD4n8CDg6NaQ43JvK

*All registrants will receive access to a recording of the presentation after the meeting date

Jan 8th - June 9th Paydays (11 pays)

Based on the 2024 rates and the revised 2025 rates, insurance premium deductions are going to change beginning with the Jan 8th pay. Please view the tables below for reference.

On Sept. 9, the main navigation moved from the left column to the top of the page.

The most frequently accessed items will be tucked under the following menus:

• Benefits: Coverage summary, Optum Rx and the Plan Comparison Tool.
• Claims: Explanation of benefits (EOB) documents, claims detail, and shortcuts for submitting claims to MESSA and submitting supplemental plan claims to Aetna.
• My Account: Account management and a virtual MESSA card that can be downloaded to your phone.
• Resources: Find Care, MyStressTools, member forms and order MESSA cards.

MyStressTools

Mental health and wellness resources for MESSA members

Mental wellness is an essential part of your overall health. High levels of stress and anxiety can lead to long-term health complications, such as high blood pressure, obesity, heart disease and diabetes. MESSA is here to support your overall health by providing resources to help alleviate stress and anxiety.
MyStressTools is a suite of stress management and wellness resources available for free to MESSA members to help you manage stress and anxiety.

MyStressTools uses a “Stress Profiler” to identify your personal sources of stress and anxiety. Based on your answers within the profiler, MyStressTools provides you information, strategies and resources tailored to your specific needs.

MyStressTools offers podcasts, short videos, webinars and informational articles on topics such as resilience, wellness coaching, stress tracking, meditation, mindfulness exercises, “desk yoga” and more. The content can be accessed from any web-enabled device.

Here’s how to get started:

1. Log in to your MyMESSA member account at messa.org.
2. Select “Wellness Resources” in the left menu.
3. Select “MyStressTools” to launch the MyStressTools site.
4. Begin your journey by taking the Stress Profiler quiz.

Learn more at messa.org/MyStressTools

MESSA Prescription Plan Options

Just in time for open enrollment!! Do you have new prescription plan coverage starting January 1, 2025? Join your MESSA Field Representative, Monica McKay, to learn more about the MESSA 3 Tier Rx and 5 Tier Rx plans.

Date:Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Time: 4:30pm

To Register: https://messa-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIlfu-hqD0jHtRUAZ6fmC6MlMnc2brKhtZr

*All registrants will receive access to a recording of the presentation after the meeting date