Telehealth Remains Popular… Especially for Mental Health Care
With the rise of COVID-19 came a corresponding increase in telehealth use. And while the number of virtual care visits have fallen since its initial spike in 2020, usage remains comparatively high from pre-COVID levels... an indication that telehealth isn't going away...
The First Step to Achieving “Life’s Essential 8”
Most Americans score just so-so on a heart health checklist, according to the American Heart Association. "Life's Essential 8" lists the metrics that contribute to optimal heart health – metrics that can be achieved through lifestyle changes and a proactive wellness...
Avoid the PBM Rebate Games
MedBen Rx has prepared a whitepaper detailing the games pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) play with administrative and rebate credits. PBMs focus on fixed cost savings to make you think you’re saving on prescription costs… but a closer look reveals that you’re going to...
Do You Know All the NEW MedBen Access Features?
If you've used MedBen Access lately – either online or via or our mobile app – you've probably noticed a number of improvements. In additional to a NEW look, these changes include: NEW quick-access icons – Jump to our most popular features right from the home page.NEW...
MedBen PreceDent Offers Healthy Teeth… and More!
If you're one of the 100 million Americans who don't visit their dentist every year, don't put it off any longer. And if you haven't added MedBen PreceDent fully-insured dental coverage to your benefits package... well, don't wait any longer on that, either!The...
Want Pricing Control and Consistency?
MedBen has the answer!Our proven self-funding solutions begin with traditional PPO plans, but don't end there. We also offer alternative reimbursement strategies such as... Traditional reference-based pricing (RBP) that pays providers a fair and reasonable fee for...
Loughman Completes Community Leadership Program
MedBen Manager of Administration Cory Loughman recently completed the Community Leadership program offered through the Licking County (OH) Chamber of Commerce. The nine-month program teaches the importance of “strength-based” leadership and developing the attributes...
MedBen Office Closed July 4th in Observance of Independence Day
Our home office and client services will be closed on Monday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen on 8:00 a.m. EST on Tuesday, July 5th.As always, should a question arise outside of business hours, plan members can check claims information,...
Marietta Health System and MedBen Win 7-2 at U.S. Supreme Court in Marietta Memorial Hospital Employee Health Benefit Plan v. DaVita Inc.
On June 21, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court released its decision in Marietta Memorial Hospital Employee Health Benefit Plan v. DaVita Inc. siding with Marietta Memorial Hospital, its employee group health plan and the plan’s third-party administrator, Medical Benefits...
MedBen Rx = Lower Cost with Better Outcomes and Complete Transparency
U.S. spending on prescription drugs have returned to pre-pandemic levels and member out-of-pocket costs continue to increase, so it's the right time to explore pharmacy solutions that offer clinically-effective, lower-cost solutions. MedBen Rx delivers on both counts....
Generate MedBen Analytics Reports on YOUR Schedule
The MedBen Analytics employer dashboard makes it easy to auto-generate your favorite reports. Using the Schedule feature, you can download individual and bundled reports on a timetable of your choosing. As we reach the mid-year point, you'll find this a useful way to...
Don’t Forget FSA Funds When Summer Shopping!
With summer just around the corner, it's an ideal time to check your current FSA balance... and while you're at it, take care of your summer wellness shopping.FSA Store guarantees 100% item eligibility – and that includes such seasonal staples as sunscreen, lip balm...