A Note from Our Chairman & CEO
On behalf of the MedBen team, I wish you a happy and healthy new year, and thank you for your continued trust in MedBen. Our commitment remains to be the benefits partner that employers prefer, and we value the opportunity to serve you. In my 35 years with MedBen,...
Employers Discovering Rx Transparency Leads to Lower Costs
While the major PBMs still dominate the market, their grip is loosening. A recent Pulse of the Purchaser survey found that the percentage of employers contracted with one of the Big 3 dropped from 72% in 2024 to 61% by late 2025, as more organizations shifted toward...
Closing the Hypertension Awareness Gap
Many Americans are living with high blood pressure and don’t even know it. Approximately 41% of U.S. adults with hypertension are unaware they have the condition, despite nearly 120 million adults being affected overall. When high blood pressure goes undetected, it...
Last Call for FSA Funds… and Why They Matter
IMPORTANT REMINDERIf you or your plan members have remaining FSA funds, now is the time to use them! FSA Store is an easy, compliant way to spend remaining balances before 2025 ends – and to help stretch those dollars even further, we’re including a $5 coupon for...
A Healthier Year Ahead: Tackling Chronic Conditions
Life expectancy in the U.S. has improved over recent years, but we’re still falling behind other nations. Even with strong cancer survival rates and advanced medical care, Americans are dying earlier from preventable causes – especially chronic conditions. These...
Season’s Greetings from MedBen!
MedBen will be closed on Thursday, December 25 and Friday, December 26 to celebrate Christmas, and reopen at 8:00 a.m. EST on Monday, December 29. For the New Year’s holiday, we will be closed on Thursday, January 1, and reopen at 8:00 a.m. EST on Friday, January 2....
GLP-1 Spending Pressures States and Employers to Reassess Coverage
In recent months, a growing number of U.S. states have pulled back on covering GLP-1 medications for obesity under their Medicaid programs, even as the drugs remain broadly covered for diabetes. A recent KFF survey shows that while 16 state Medicaid programs still...
MedBen Is Proud to Help!
For over a quarter of a century, MedBen has worked with Ohio Jobs and Family Services, The Salvation Army, and other local agencies to provide Christmas gifts anonymously to children across Licking County. MedBen is also proud to support many other local...
2025 End-of-Year Reminders
Wellness Exams If your plan asks members to complete their annual wellness exam by December 31, now’s the moment to nudge them. A missed exam could affect monthly premiums, so a timely reminder can save surprises later. If your plan includes MedBen WellLiving, you’ve...
As Health Care Costs Climb, Stability Matters More Than Ever
As 2026 approaches, employers and employees alike are seeking greater stability in how they pay for health care. While national costs continue to rise, self-funding give employers a level of control over spending and plan design that traditional coverages often lack....
Gilliand Named Account Manager
MedBen is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Shannon Gilliand to Account Manager. Gilliand joined MedBen in 2022 as a Customer Service Representative and later became an Account Representative, where she worked closely with clients to provide personalized...
MedBen Rx Cuts Client’s First-Year Pharmacy Costs Nearly in Half
A new MedBen Rx client realized $1.19 million in combined plan and member savings in their first year – a 45.7% reduction, surpassing the $1.05 million projected savings. Per-member-per-month (PMPM) pharmacy costs tell the story: $233 under the previous PBM vs. just...