Welcoming Fall

Minnesotans, here we are in the middle of September, we hope you were able to enjoy the state fair while it was here! We are quickly turning the corner into Fall, the kids are back in school, and the days will continue to get shorter. Soon the leaves will begin to change and the weather will get a little colder. Are you ready to jump into a pile of leaves? Read more

Minnesotans, here we are in the middle of August, can you believe it?  I know we have all been working hard this summer, so we here at the MBA wanted to share our last minute Summer tips and how to make the best of your remaining season.  We all hate those dreadful words, but soon we have to start thinking Back to School, Fall, and Pumpkin Spice.  But before we do, we want to promote some last minute fun ideas to make the end of your Summer the best it can be.

Think of all the good times you can still have. The State Fair, additional roads trips and travel, visiting your extended family, and more! Here are some great last minute Summer ideas that are fun by yourself, and even the whole family.  Read more

As we play outside more, we urge you to be wary of your surroundings, especially in wooded areas or places with taller grass and foliage.  If you are one of the many Minnesotans who loves camping, please be wary of Tick Prevention and safety.

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Minnesotans, have you gotten outside yet?  Now that warm weather is upon us, we at the MBA urge you to consider making a walk part of your daily exercise habits if you do not do so already.  Regularly walking, whether on a treadmill or outside in our many parks, has numerous benefits towards your health, including: cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, boosting of metabolism, and mental decompression.  Read more

Summer Time is soon upon us!

For most seasoned Minnesotans, getting outside this summer after the long winter is the first thing on their mind.  However, it’s important to make sure to think of your skin when you do so.  Sunscreen application is an affordable solution to preventing easily obtained skin damage.  According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), how you use this product, and what other protective measures you take, will make a significant difference in how well you protect yourself and your family from sunburn, skin cancer, early skin aging and other risks of overexposure to the sun.  Please view these Sun Safety Tips for more information on how to stay safe this summer.

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Summer heat can affect your pet, just as much as you.

According to the Pet Health Network, “there are some important things to think about when it comes to your pets. Warm weather can be dangerous for our pets. It’s hard for pets to keep cool when the sun is beating down, and that’s because animals don’t sweat like people do. You probably knew that dogs cool themselves through panting, but did you know that they sweat through their paws too? When there is only hot air for a dog to breathe, it’s a lot harder for that dog to keep cool.

While cats tend to tolerate the heat a little better than dogs, and even prefer it (we’ve all seen a cat stretched out on a sunny windowsill), that doesn’t mean that you should forget about your cat this summer.”

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The 2018 College Scholarship program with the Minnesota Benefit Association is underway.  If you, your child, or grandchild will be attending an undergraduate program in the fall of 2018, please take advantage of this opportunity.
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Now accepting applications for college scholarship

The 2018 College Scholarship program with the Minnesota Benefit Association is underway.  If you, your child, or grandchild will be attending an undergraduate program in the fall of 2018, please take advantage of this opportunity.

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Are you getting your discounts? 

In addition to access to a number of products and services, members of the Minnesota Benefit Association are also eligible for a number of discounts.

One of the MBA’s partners,  MetLife, allows members to receive discounts on their Home & Auto Insurance. Some of the discounts include the Good Student Discount, Driver Improvement discounts and so many more.

Members of the MBA can also qualify for
American Hearing Benefits (AHB), a Starkey Hearing Technologies company. Members have access to free hearing consultations and discounts on hearing aids through its nationwide network of hearing professionals.

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