Nov 9, 2023 | Announcements, Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), IRS, News
On November 9, the IRS announced cost-of-living adjustments for FSAs. The annual employee contribution limit will increase to $3,200 in 2024, up from $3,050 in 2023. If your FSA allows a carryover of unused amounts, the maximum carryover amount is $640 in...
Nov 9, 2023 | Blood pressure, Chronic conditions, Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), FSA Store, Hypertension, Preventive Care
As chronic conditions go, hypertension is one that many of us deal with on a daily basis. Nearly half of Americans adults in the U.S. suffer from high blood pressure, but only about 1 in 4 have the condition under control, many through the use of prescription drugs....
Nov 8, 2023 | Consumer-driven Health Plans, Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), FSA Store, MedBen Access, Mobile App, Online Services
If your plan has a January effective date and you offer a flexible spending account (FSA), please remind your members that December 31, 2023 is the final day they can use their 2023 funds. The best way for FSA members to check their current balances is by visiting...
Oct 31, 2023 | COVID-19, Dental, Medical, News, Pharmacy, Premiums, Prescription, Primary Care, Specialist, Telehealth, Vision
Average annual premiums for U.S. employer-sponsored single and family health insurance coverages both rose 7% in 2023, according to a survey conducted by KFF and published in Health Affairs. While the increase is higher than in recent years, it is generally in line...
Oct 30, 2023 | Appropriateness Solutions, Comparative Effectiveness, Drug costs, MedBen Rx, Pharmacy, Prescription, Research
MedBen Rx’s expanded pharmacy solutions offer a variety of ways to reduce your prescription drug spend… including appropriateness solutions that use clinical-based research to recommend the most effective drugs to your plan members. Comparative...
