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...
More Than Half of Type 2 Diabetes Cases May Be Preventable
A study from the University of Massachusetts Amherst suggests that over 55% of new Type 2 diabetes cases could theoretically be prevented through healthier lifestyle behaviors— even among people with a strong genetic predisposition to the condition. Researchers found...
Vensil Completes Licking County Leadership Program
On May 15, MedBen Client Services Manager Angie Vensil successfully completed the Community Leadership Program offered by the Licking County Chamber of Commerce. The nine-month program helps local professionals strengthen leadership skills while gaining a deeper...
MedBen Earns 2026 KLAS Points of Light Award for Brain & Spine Model
MedBen, in partnership with Brain & Spine Network and Cedar Gate Technologies, has received a 2026 KLAS Points of Light Award for its Center of Excellence model designed to deliver better brain and spine care while reducing specialty costs. “This recognition from...
MedBen Office Closed in Observance of Memorial Day
In observance of Memorial Day, MedBen’s home office and Client Services team will be closed on Monday, May 25. Regular business hours will resume at 8:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 26. Plan members needing claims or benefits information over the holiday weekend can...
Biosimilars Show Strong Savings, but Broader Adoption Still Lags
Specialty drugs account for more than half of total drug spend and are often the largest cost driver for employer pharmacy plans. A recent BenefitPRO article points to biosimilars as a practical solution — and for MedBen Rx clients, the effect is already clear, with...
Finding Waste — In Medicaid and Closer to Home
In the federal government’s latest push against Medicaid fraud and waste, the Trump administration will require all 50 states to submit plans outlining how they will revalidate high-risk providers. This heightened focus on accountability mirrors MedBen’s ongoing...
The Difference a Primary Care Relationship Makes
Total health care expenditures for adults who have consistent access to a primary care provider (PCP) were nearly 54% lower than those without one, according to a recent analysis. Regular PCP access is strongly associated with higher rates of recommended preventive...
Download the 2026 MedBen Client Report Now!
THE 2026 MEDBEN CLIENT REPORT IS NOW AVAILABLE — DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY! “At MedBen, we understand that effective self-funding is not achieved through a predefined formula,” Chairman & CEO Kurt Harden says in the Client Report's Opening Note. “The most successful...
25th Annual Employer Roundtable Spotlights Strategies, Trends and Regulatory Changes
MedBen had a full house of employers and brokers in attendance at MedBen University’s (MBU) 25th annual Employer Roundtable on April 16 at the C. Arthur Morrow Conference Center in Newark, Ohio. Presented by MedBen’s team of industry experts, this year’s roundtable...
Regulatory Takeaways from the 2026 SPBA Spring Conference
On March 30–31, MedBen President, COO & CPO Caroline Fraker attended the annual Society of Professional Benefits Administrators (SPBA) Spring Conference in Washington, D.C. Traditionally, this gathering of third-party administrator professionals focuses on...