Jun 26, 2020 | Announcements, MedBen Access, Mobile App, Online Services
MedBen will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen on Monday, July 6th at 8:00 a.m. EST. As always, should a need arise outside of business hours, plan members can check claims information, including status and EOB detail...
Jun 12, 2020 | Announcements, COVID-19, MedBen Analytics, Online Services, Reporting
MedBen Analytics has a new COVID-19 Impact Dashboard for plan administrators. From COVID-19 testing claims to telehealth and office visit utilization trends, the dashboard helps to quickly track the pandemic’s effects on your plan. As you review your COVID-19 data,...
Jun 11, 2020 | Lasers, Stop-Loss, Third party administration
Stop-loss coverage protects employers against excess and catastrophic claims… and while price is a consideration, it’s important to examine other factors, such as: How long has the carrier been in business? Is the carrier financially sound? What is its A.M. Best...
Jun 11, 2020 | Affordable Care Act, Announcements, IRS, News, PCORI
As in years past, all self-funded employer health plan sponsors are required to file and pay their Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee no later than July 31, 2020. As part of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020, Congress last year...
Jun 10, 2020 | Alternative Reimbursement Strategies, Direct-to-Employer Contracting, Reference-Based Pricing
In 2019, MedBen reference-based pricing (RBP) plans performed 24.7% better than traditional PPO plans. Many MedBen clients blend their RBP plan with direct-to-employer contracts, which promotes the use of quality care through local facilities. In exchange for...
