With medical costs expected to rise over 9% in 2026, employers say they’re prioritizing ways to manage medical expenses and exploring alternatives to traditional plan designs. MedBen has long offered alternative reimbursement strategies that give clients more control over health care spend.
As highlighted in this year’s Client Report, from 2020 to 2024 MedBen clients using alternative reimbursement strategies averaged 21.3% lower overall costs compared to those using standard PPO plans alone.
Our strategies include direct-to-employer contracting, reference-based pricing, and fair market pricing, all designed to promote fair, consistent reimbursement while controlling costs and supporting high-quality care. They can be used independently or combined in customized ways to deliver even greater savings and flexibility for employers.
As health care costs continue to rise, alternative reimbursement strategies are no longer niche approaches – they’re proven solutions that deliver measurable savings and long-term plan sustainability.
If you’re interested in exploring how we can benefit your plan, contact your broker or MedBen Marketing to learn how our strategies can help you control costs while supporting quality care for your employees.