Feb 1, 2024 | Balance billing, Claims, Claims negotiation, Cost Savings, Health care costs, Out of network, Unwrapped
Even with a solid primary network plan in place, expensive out-of-network medical bills can result in higher-than-expected health care costs. To guard against this, MedBen offers Unwrapped, a comprehensive pricing solution that reduces your billed changes by an...
Jan 23, 2024 | Adverse selection, Plan Language, Self-funding, Spousal limitations
Back about a decade ago, a big company adding spousal eligibility limitations to their health plan was actually headline news. But nowadays, it’s an increasingly common practice, for several good reasons: Employers that add spousal eligibility limitations...
Jan 23, 2024 | Announcements, Client Services, MedBen Employees, MedBen News
MedBen is pleased to announce the promotions of two long-serving members of our Client Services team. Megan Miller has been named Manager of Client Services for MedBen Administrators, and Bethany Peters has been named Manager of Client Services for MedBen Rx. As...
Jan 22, 2024 | Access solutions, Benefits preservation, MedBen Rx, Pharmacy, Prescription, Specialty Drugs
A recent Segal Health Plan Cost Trend Survey projects 2024 cost trend for prescription drugs to approach 10%… but specialty drug trend alone may reach 15% this year, as increased use of expensive drugs continues to drive costs up. (We’ve actually seen...
Jan 19, 2024 | Breast cancer, Cancer, Colon Cancer, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness, Wellness exam, Wellness screenings
A recent Wall Street Journal article on updated breast and colon cancer guidelines offers a useful reminder on the importance of following recommended cancer screenings, in terms of better outcomes and lower costs. First and foremost, by following a recommended cancer...