Jan 11, 2022 | Announcements, Compliance, COVID-19, Department of Labor
On January 10, 2022, the Department of Labor issued FAQ Part 51, which provides new guidance on compliance with the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES). The new guidance includes a coverage...
Oct 26, 2021 | Compliance, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Reporting, Wellness, Wellness exam
If you’ve been putting your annual wellness exam off until the last minute, the clock is ticking for 2021! There are two critical reasons to call your primary care physician today: Your plan may require you to get your wellness exam by December 31 to stay...
Sep 2, 2021 | Announcements, Compliance, MedBen Access, MedBen Employees, MedBen WellLiving, Mobile App, Online Services, Wellness
On Friday, September 17, MedBen will be closing at 12:00 p.m. EST for a company employee recognition event. We will reopen at 8:00 a.m. EST on Monday, September 20. As always, many of your claims and benefits-related questions can be answered anytime, anywhere through...
Aug 6, 2021 | Compliance, COVID-19, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Regulatory
The Department of Health and Human Services recently extended the COVID-19 public health emergency until October 18, 2021. This means that the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requirement that health plans pay for COVID-19 testing (including antibody...
May 28, 2021 | Announcements, Cancer, Colon Cancer, Compliance, Preventive Care, USPSTF
On May 18th, the United States Preventive Services Task Force added a new recommendation regarding colonoscopies. The current guidance recommends colorectal cancer screenings for adults aged 50 to 75 years (“A” designation), while the new recommendation extends...
Apr 1, 2021 | Compliance, Fully Insured, Ohio, Regulatory, Self-funding
Good news for fully-insured employers: Under a new Ohio law, insurers are required to provide monthly claims data once a year to groups with 50 or more covered employees (effective July 1, 2021). For fully-insured employers, this new rule provides a better opportunity...
