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Benefits Resources
Access essential information from our benefit vendors in one convenient location. This page provides details on health and wellness programs, work-life balance resources, and more, helping you make the most of the benefits available to you.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is dedicated to enhancing the quality and value of health care through continuous innovation. By offering smarter, more personalized medical, dental, and vision coverage, they work to reduce health disparities and strengthen communities nationwide. For details on coverage, plans, and benefits, visit the member portal.
Bronson HelpNet provides Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) to support employees' mental, physical, financial, and social well-being. Services include confidential counseling, work-life resources (financial and legal support), management training, workplace intervention, and specialized programs to enhance employee wellness.
Hinge Health is a digital clinic that helps covered employees and their families manage joint and muscle pain at no cost. Their program includes personalized exercise therapy, wearable technology, and expert support from physical therapists and health coaches, all accessible from home.
Teladoc Health’s Condition Management program helps covered employees and their families manage chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and weight challenges at no cost. It includes personalized health plans, connected monitoring devices, and expert support from health coaches and physicians to improve overall well-being.
Western Michigan University (WMU) partners with TIAA to offer retirement plans for its employees. For personalized guidance, TIAA provides WMU employees with individual appointments with financial advisors at no cost. These sessions can help employees understand investment options, retirement planning, and other financial matters.
Save the date!
TIAA, your retirement plan vendor and WMU are partnering to provide two Financial Essentials workshops on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. There will be an option to attend in-person or virtually.
Presentation schedule:
10:30am - 11:30am - Manage your finances: How to get the most from your employee retirement plan
2pm - 3pm - Protect your future: Set your retirement date. Understand the factors to get you to your goal.
Room locations and virtual links will be provided shortly.
Please click here for more information on the topics that will be covered in these presentations.
MESP, through partnership with TIAA, offer a wide range of benefits that aim to meet your college savings needs—whatever they are and whenever they happen.