Apr 3, 2019 | Affordable Care Act, Compliance, Health Care Reform, News, Self-funding
There’s been a flurry of news lately regarding the fate of Affordable Care Act (ACA), but for self-funded employers, it adds up to business as usual… at least for the moment. On March 25, the Justice Department informed the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals that it...
Mar 23, 2019 | MedBen Rx, News, Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), Prescription, Rebates, Transparency
In just four years, U.S. retail prescription drug spending grew nearly 27%… a substantial increase that illustrates the need for pharmacy solutions like those available through MedBen Rx. A new report from the Pew Charitable Trusts found that annual spending on...
Mar 22, 2019 | Debit Cards, Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), News, Online Services
Recent news that online retailer Amazon now allows consumers to use their flexible savings account (FSA) funds to buy medical items serves as a timely opportunity to remind FSA members that MedBen debit cards can be used to make online purchases in addition to buying...
Mar 21, 2019 | Announcements, ISO, News, Quality
An ongoing commitment to ISO 9001 quality standards requires putting yourself to the test… which is why every six months, MedBen does just that. During our most recent audit on March 14, independent auditor SAI Global reviewed the measures that we’re taking to...
Feb 24, 2019 | Announcements, Client Services, Health Plan Management, MedBen University, News
MedBen University (MBU) is soon to begin its 18th season! Our educational seminar series offers practical guidance about benefit planning and timely regulatory updates. Plus, you’ll have the chance to pose questions to our team of professionals and discuss coverage...
Feb 4, 2019 | Kurt Harden, MedBen Employees, News
“I wake up every day excited about the work I get to do,” said MedBen President & CEO Kurt Harden in a February 4 Newark (OH) Advocate article. “I get to work with incredible people on a daily basis, both employees of MedBen and clients of the company.”...