Nov 11, 2020 | COVID-19, Hospitals, MedBen Analytics
According to the MedBen Analytics online employer dashboard, total inpatient admissions have dropped 14.2% from 2019 to 2020. Based on MedBen’s block of business, surgical admissions saw a 23.9% decrease during the 2019-20 period, followed by a decline in...
Nov 10, 2020 | Announcements, Consumer-driven Health Plans, Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), MedBen.com, Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs
If your plan has a January effective date and you offer a flexible spending account (FSA), it’s a good time to remind members that December 31, 2020 is the final day they can use any remaining 2020 funds. Additionally, for most plans, March 31, 2021 is the last...
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...
