Prescription Patterns: How Employer Coverage Shapes Drug Utilization
A recent GoodRx list of the 20 most prescribed medications prompted MedBen Rx to take a closer look at how our own top prescriptions compare. Because GoodRx’s rankings largely reflect individuals who pay for medications out of pocket – rather than through...
Employers Take a Variety of Approaches to GLP-1 Coverage
A recent International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans survey shows that while employers are open to covering GLP-1 drugs for diabetes, they’re far more hesitant to do so for weight loss. Over half of corporate and multiemployer/public plans cover GLP-1s for...
Deadline Approaching for 2025 Wellness Exams
The end of the year is approaching fast, and now is the perfect time to remind your plan members to schedule their annual wellness exam. Many plans require members to complete this exam by December 31 to remain compliant, and missing the deadline could impact monthly...
Team Members Mark 25 Years with MedBen
In 2025, five MedBen associates are celebrating a major career milestone – 25 years with the company! Their commitment and contributions have helped shape who we are today, and we’re grateful for the expertise and enthusiasm they bring to our team every day....
MedBen Rx Biosimilar Program Moving to an Advance Notice Model
To help clients more efficiently access the cost savings of biosimilars, MedBen Rx is introducing an advance notice model. Rather than requiring approval each time a new biosimilar becomes available, this proactive approach automatically adds new biosimilars to your...
Higher Threshold for Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage in 2026
With the October 15 Medicare Part D notice deadline behind us, it’s time to start preparing for 2026 Creditable Coverage testing. IMPORTANT CHANGES have been made to next year's testing parameters. In 2026, the Simplified Determination testing parameters will...
Successful ISO Audit Confirms MedBen’s Quality Standards
On October 23-24, MedBen successfully completed the annual surveillance audit of its ISO 9001:2015 quality management system. Following the review, independent auditors from Intertek recommended that our ISO Certification be maintained. The audit recognized MedBen’s...
IRS Announces 2026 Health FSA Maximums
The IRS has announced 2026 cost-of-living adjustments for health flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and other tax provisions related to consumer-driven plans. The maximum voluntary employee salary reduction contribution to a health FSA gets a $100 bump, consistent with...
Corn, Harris and McCune Celebrate 35 Years with MedBen
At a recognition event on October 3, MedBen honored employees who are celebrating benchmark anniversaries with the company in 2025. We congratulate all this year’s celebrants and thank you for everything you do for our clients! Three employees have achieved a...
Direct-to-Employer Contracting Delivers Greater Health Care Value
According to the Business Group on Health, employers are increasingly focused on value-driven strategies that navigate employees to higher-quality care. MedBen’s direct-to-employer contracting supports this approach by connecting employers with health systems that...
States Push PBM Reform to Support Struggling Independent Pharmacies
Independent pharmacies across the country are facing financial strain, with many closing their doors due to unsustainable reimbursement rates and restrictive practices imposed by the major pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). In response, states are taking legislative...
Managing Heart Disease Risk Factors Through WellLiving
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., but many of its underlying risks can be identified early through preventive care. MedBen WellLiving helps reduce the risk of chronic conditions like heart disease while also lowering costs, with...