The Department of Philosophy was pleased to welcome another Veroni speaker in Fall 2026: Dr. Murilo Karasinski who is a Professor and Researcher in Bioethics at the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR), Brazil. PUCPR is a sister school to KSU, and KSU faculty regularly offer courses at the Brazilian university. Further, Brazilian students are eligible to transfer their degree program and finish their degree at KSU in Ohio. Dr. Karasinski has been collaborating with two KSU professors, Dr. Deborah Barndbaum and Dr. Kimberly Garchar, for one year, so his visit was fortuitous for many...
Who may want to consider another plan?
Another Kent State medical-plan option may be a better fit for employees or family members who:
Who should consider MedFlex?
MedFlex may be a good option for eligible non-bargaining and AFSCME employees who:
What should I consider before enrolling?
Before choosing MedFlex, employees should:
Are all providers at an in-network hospital automatically in network?
Not necessarily. A hospital may participate in MedFlex, but individual professionals involved in your care may have separate network status. This can include surgeons, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, ambulance providers, and other physician groups.
Before planned care, verify that the hospital or facility and the professionals expected to provide your care participate in MedFlex.
Are preventive services covered?
Preventive services are covered when received from an in-network MedFlex provider or facility.
To avoid unexpected costs, use MedFlex providers for preventive appointments and confirm that the provider, laboratory, imaging center, and any facility involved in your care participate in the MedFlex network.
Is prescription-drug coverage different under MedFlex?
No. Prescription-drug coverage under MedFlex is the same as prescription-drug coverage under Kent State’s other medical plans.
Employees enrolled in MedFlex will have the same prescription-drug formulary, pharmacy network, and applicable prescription rules as employees enrolled in Kent State’s other medical-plan options. This includes applicable requirements for prior authorization, step therapy, quantity limits, specialty medications, and preferred pharmacy use.
What if I need urgent care while traveling?
If you have a medical emergency while traveling, seek emergency care immediately.
For non-emergency care while traveling, contact Medical Mutual before receiving services whenever possible. Because MedFlex is an Ohio-based network and non-emergency out-of-network care is not covered, routine or planned care outside the network may result in full financial responsibility for the service.
