Download the 2025 MedBen Client Report Today!
The 2025 MedBen Client Report is now available for download from MedBen.com! “As your TPA, MedBen takes an interest in your plan’s success that goes beyond claim processing," Chairman & CEO Kurt Harden says in his Opening Note. "Our services and strategies help...
Time to Prepare for Your PCORI Filing
As in years past, no later than July 31, 2025, all self-funded employer health plan sponsors are required to file and pay their PCORI fees. You may remember that as part of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020, Congress extended the requirement that...
MedBen Client 2024 Federal CAA Required Pharmacy Submission Complete
As you'll recall, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) requires all health plans to file a pharmacy data report annually to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Each year, the Prescription Drug Data Collection reporting (RxDC) must be...
Turning the Tide on Preventive Care Delays
A new Aflac Wellness Matters Survey reveals that 94% of Americans have put off recommended checkups and screenings – often due to fear, inconvenience, or simply because they're healthy and "don't need" to see a doctor (see chart below). These delays can lead to higher...
MedBen Customer Service Supports Members by Phone, App, Online… and More
To ensure your plan members have the support they need, MedBen offers multiple channels to access information... so whether members prefer to call, email, chat online, or use our mobile app, we have convenient ways to connect. Live Representative Support: Members can...
Prescription Drug Spending Surges in 2024, Led by GLP-1s
Prescription drug spending in the U.S. climbed 10.2% in 2024, reaching nearly $806 billion, according to a report from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. A significant portion of this growth is attributed to the rapid rise of...
MedBen Office Closed in Observance of Memorial Day
In observance of Memorial Day, MedBen’s home office and Client Services team will be closed on Monday, May 26. Regular business hours will resume at 8:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 27. Plan members needing claims or benefits information over the holiday weekend can...
Schmidt Completes Licking County Leadership Program
On May 16, MedBen Manager of Marketing & Analytics Jess Schmidt successfully completed the Community Leadership Program offered by the Licking County Chamber of Commerce. The nine-month program provides local professionals with a deeper understanding of community...
IRS Announces 2026 HSA and HDHP Limits
On May 1, the IRS announced the 2026 inflation-adjusted limits for health savings account (HSA) contributions, as well as updated minimum deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums for high-deductible health plans (HDHPs). The table below summarizes the new thresholds and...
Incentivizing MedBen WellLiving Encourages Better Compliance
MedBen WellLiving focuses on detection and early intervention of chronic diseases by promoting regular wellness exams and screenings. To encourage better compliance, clients often offer incentives, such as lower premiums and employer HRA contributions. As an example,...
Momentum Grows Against PBM-Owned Pharmacies
On April 16, Arkansas became the first state to ban pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from acquiring an interest in – or otherwise directly or indirectly holding a permit for the retail sale of – prescription drugs, including mail-order...
Unlocking Plan Improvements with MedBen Analytics
The MedBen Analytics employer dashboard gives you the tools needed to control spend, uncover inefficiencies, and improve outcomes... and at the heart of this capability are customizable filters that turn raw information into actionable insights. Plan administrators...