Introducing Hinge Health
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, MESSA has partnered with Hinge Health, a digital clinic that provides virtual physical therapy. MESSA members and their dependents 18 and older can rehab and get relief from their home using Hinge Health.
Members can access the free service using the Hinge Health app. The different programs help you reduce everyday joint and muscle aches, recover from an injury and relieve pelvic pain and discomfort. You will receive exercise therapy sessions that you can do in 15 minutes using the Hinge Health app. You’ll also receive one-on-one support from a physical therapist or health coach to help you reach your goals.
To learn more about Hinge Health, visit messa.org/HingeHealth.
Teladoc Weight Management Program Coming Jan. 1
MESSA will offer the new Teladoc Weight Management program to qualifying members and covered dependents starting Jan. 1, 2025. The weight management program will connect you with a certified health coach who can give guidance on healthy habits to help you make healthy choices and achieve your goals around weight loss. The coaches will work with you to provide a personalized plan. In addition to one-on-one coaching, you’ll also receive:
- A free wireless advanced smart scale
- All-in-one weight, activity and food tracking
- Guidance on creating healthy habits that last
For more information, visit messa.org/Teladoc.
Overage Dependent Process
The Overage Dependent process is over. Soon you will see the list of dependents with their updated status on the BAC.
If an employee has missed the deadline to confirm that their dependent is a full-time student or impaired, there are forms available on Overage Dependents page of the BAC under the heading Helpful Resources. These forms should be sent through the Secure Messaging section of their MyMESSA account along with a letter explaining why they missed the deadline.
Vaccines are Covered with MESSA
MESSA fully covers the flu, COVID-19 and RSV shots when you go to a payable provider.
Who is eligible for these vaccines?
- Flu vaccine: All members and covered dependents.
- COVID-19 vaccine: All members and covered dependents. To find a vaccine provider, visit vaccines.gov or call 2-1-1.
- RSV vaccine: The U.S. Food & Drug Administration recommends the RSV vaccine for children from birth to 24 months and adults 60 and older. If you have an underlying health condition, check with your provider for eligibility.
COBRA is Available with MESSA Services
MESSA can handle all your COBRA needs. We can provide your employees with a notice of COBRA availability upon their becoming eligible. When a qualifying event occurs, we’ll provide the employee with a COBRA election notice, process their enrollment, collect payment and remit funds back to you. We will also process the COBRA termination when the employee is no longer eligible or upon request.
If you are interested in learning more about our COBRA service, contact our Benefits Administration Team at 888-888-4167 ext. 5517 or email us at messabenefitsadministration@messa.org.
Questions about your MESSA benefits? Call MESSA Group Services at 888-888-4167