Sep 23, 2026 | MedBen Access, MedBen WellLiving, Reminders, Wellness, Wellness exam, Wellness screenings
Many MedBen WellLiving clients have a December 31 deadline for plan members to get their annual wellness exams and recommended screenings… and we’re nearing the final stretch for 2026. If you haven’t reminded your employees about the deadline, now is...
Aug 28, 2026 | Breast cancer, Cancer, Claims, Colon Cancer, Heart disease, High-cost claims, MedBen WellLiving
Tokio Marine HCC’s 2026 Annual Market Report underscores two persistent drivers of high-cost claims. In 2025, cancers accounted for 35.2% of total costs and cardiovascular diseases another 12.7% — nearly 48% combined, far more than any other diagnostic categories....
Jul 31, 2026 | Cholesterol, Heart disease, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness, Wellness compliance, Wellness exam, Wellness screenings
Nearly one-third of U.S. adults without heart disease have LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels above the goals set by new national guidelines, according to a study published in JAMA. Among those exceeding their target, about three-quarters are not taking...
Jul 17, 2026 | At-home colon cancer tests, Cancer, Colon Cancer, Colonoscopy, MedBen WellLiving, Wellness, Wellness screenings
The American Cancer Society has expanded colorectal cancer screening guidelines to include a new blood test and additional at-home stool options. The aim is greater accessibility, especially for those who might otherwise skip screening. However, the guidelines still...
Mar 6, 2026 | American Heart Association (AHA), Heart, Heart disease, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness, Wellness exam, Wellness screenings
Heart disease risk among women is rising — and younger women are no longer considered low risk. A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association warns that women ages 20–44 and women of color face disproportionate risk, and by 2050, 6 in 10 U.S. women...
Feb 6, 2026 | Cancer, MedBen WellLiving, News, Preventive Care
The fight against cancer has reached a major turning point. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), seven in 10 people diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. now survive at least five years — a milestone that reflects decades of progress in prevention, detection,...
