Nov 9, 2020 | COVID-19, Flu Shots, Influenza, Research, Wellness
Our current focus on COVID-19 doesn’t mean you should neglect getting a flu shot this year. A new study suggests the vaccine actually lowers your risk for being hospitalized if you get COVID-19. “COVID patients who had not received a flu vaccine within the...
Nov 8, 2020 | Announcements, MedBen Access, MedBen Employees, Online Services
MedBen will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 to celebrate Thanksgiving. We will reopen at 8:00 a.m. EST on Monday, November 30. Should you need claims and benefits information about your plan, our MedBen Access online service is available...
Nov 6, 2020 | Announcements, COVID-19, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Labor, IRS, News, Regulatory, USPSTF
In preparation for the widespread and rapid introduction of COVID-19 immunizations and other coronavirus preventive services, the Tri-Agencies (Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor, and Health and Human Services) have issued interim Final Regulations updating...
Nov 1, 2020 | Affordable Care Act, Announcements, Compliance
To help clients keep track of the various limitations associated with health care reform, the MedBen Compliance team has compiled “ACA by the Numbers,” a downloadable summary of the key financial components under the Affordable Care Act. The limitations...
Oct 31, 2020 | COVID-19, MedBen Analytics, Mental Health, Reporting
A recent poll found that 78 percent of adults say the pandemic is adding more stress to their lives, and 19% percent feel their mental health is worse than it was a year ago. Based on the MedBen Analytics COVID-19 Impact Dashboard, our block of business saw mental...
