Traditional PBMs vs. MedBen Rx: A Side-by-Side Comparison
MedBen Rx is the fastest growing division of MedBen — and for good reason. Here's how we stack up against traditional PBMs: CORE STRENGTHS OF MEDBEN RX OVER TRADITIONAL MODELS True Transparency & Pass-Through Traditional PBMs frequently use "spread pricing"...
MedBen Office Closed July 3rd in Celebration of Independence Day
Our home office and client services will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, in celebration of Independence Day. We will reopen at 8:00 a.m. EST on Monday, July 6th. Plan members can check claims information, including status and EOB details, online at MedBen Access...
Your Data Belongs to You!
A recent U.S. House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing spotlighted a persistent issue for many self-funded employers: difficulty obtaining complete access to their own medical claims data from third-party administrators and insurers. These practices make...
Mid-Year FSA Check: Time for Members to Review Balances
As we’ve reached the midpoint of 2026, it’s an ideal time to remind your plan members to check their flexible spending account (FSA) balances. FSAs deliver meaningful tax savings on eligible health care expenses, but only when members actively manage their accounts....
Know Your Family History — And Make Sure Your Doctor Does Too
Knowing your family’s health history — and making sure your primary care physician knows it too — can make a real difference in catching serious conditions early. KFF Health News recently shared the story of a 33-year-old woman who discovered only after being...
MedBen Achieves ISO 9001 Recertification
MedBen has achieved ISO 9001 recertification following a comprehensive audit by Intertek conducted May 26–29, 2026. Auditors issued a “No Action Required” result, confirming that MedBen’s Quality Management System is fully effective with no findings or opportunities...
2026 Employer Health Care Costs Projected to Rise Nearly 8%
Milliman’s 2026 Medical Index projects a 7.9% increase in per-person health care costs for employer-sponsored plans — the highest annual rise in more than a decade, outside of pandemic years. From 2021 to 2025, Milliman’s national medical & pharmacy trend averaged...
MedBen Completes 2025 Consolidated Appropriations Act Pharmacy Data Submission
As you may recall, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) requires all health plans to file a pharmacy data report annually with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). For the 2025 reporting cycle, the Prescription Drug Data Collection...
Updated Multi-Factor Authentication User Guide for MedBen Analytics
MedBen Analytics employer dashboard recently added Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), which provides an added layer of security by requiring a verification code from an authenticator app in addition to a password. To help ensure a smooth login experience, we've...
IRS Releases 2027 HSA and HDHP Limits
The IRS has announced the 2027 inflation-adjusted limits for health savings account (HSA) contributions, along with updated minimum deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums for high-deductible health plans (HDHPs). The table below summarizes the new thresholds and how...
Rising Million-Dollar Claims Challenge Employer Plans
A new Sun Life analysis shows high-cost claims continue to strain employer health plans. The annual High-Cost Claims and Injectable Drug Trends report identifies comorbid conditions, long inpatient stays, and injectable specialty drugs as primary drivers of claims...
Managing Specialty Drug Spend through Benefit Preservation
A recent Pharmaceutical Strategies Group analysis shows managing specialty drug costs is now the top priority for employer health plans —surpassing total cost of care. MedBen Rx’s Benefit Preservation Program addresses this by reducing specialty drug spend by an...