MedBen Employees Celebrate Silver Anniversaries
Four MedBen team members are celebrating a noteworthy event in 2022... their 25th anniversaries with us! We're proud of our long-time association with each one of them, and their contributions to our growth and continued success cannot be overstated.Below, we...
Have You Reminded Plan Members to Schedule Their Wellness Exams?
Hard to believe, but we're already in the final quarter of 2022... so if you haven't reminded your plan members to schedule their annual wellness exam yet, do it now!Your plan may require members to get their wellness exam by December 31 to stay compliant – and...
MedBen Rx Offers Unique Savings Opportunity
Hospitals and other qualified entities have a unique opportunity for pharmacy savings through Own Use. This innovative program can save MedBen Rx clients as much as 35% when compared to standard PBM pricing.Own Use brings together non-profit health care systems and...
Employees Celebrate 30th Years with MedBen
MedBen recently honored employees who are celebrating benchmark anniversaries with the company in 2022 – including eight who are observing their 30th year with us! Below, we spotlight the 30-year celebrants and their response to the question, "What do you...
MedBen Client Saves $2.21 Million Using Direct-to-Employer Contracting
A MedBen Client switched from a traditional PPO plan to direct-to-employer (DTE) contracting in 2020. They contracted directly with a local health system, and added a wrap-around PPO network for out-of-area care. By using DTE contracted providers, any chance of...
Harden and Fargus Featured Speakers at Healthcare Innovation Conference
MedBen President & CEO Kurt Harden and Vice President of Sales & Marketing Brian Fargus were featured speakers at the Sherrill-Morgan 9th Annual Healthcare Innovation Conference on September 13-14. The event brought together employers from Ohio, Kentucky and...
MedBen Closing Early on September 23 for Employee Recognition Event
On Friday, September 23, MedBen will be closing at 12:00 p.m. EST for a company employee recognition event. We will reopen at 8:00 a.m. EST on Monday, September 26. As always, even after hours many of your claims and benefits-related questions (including those...
Have You Read the 2022 MedBen Client Report Yet?
Hopefully, you've received a copy of the 2022 MedBen Client Report in the mail or downloaded it from MedBen.com... but if not, here's a link so you can read it now!As President Kurt Harden states in his opening note, "MedBen introduced new solutions and improved...
Looming Fully-insured Premium Increases Call for Self-funding Solutions
Fully-insured employers may soon face double-digit premium increases... a good reason to explore making the switch to self-funding solutions.Benefits PRO reports:"Marketplace insurers are proposing a 10% premium rate hike in 2023 in 13 states and DC. An analysis of...
More than Half of Young U.S. Adults Dealing with Chronic Conditions
High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and asthma are among the chronic health conditions affecting over half of young U.S. adults, according to new federal data.Researchers from the the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that nearly 54% of...
Important Reminder Regarding Required Contraceptive Coverage Under ACA
As you are likely aware, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires that all non-grandfathered group and individual health insurance plans provide access to FDA-approved contraceptives, including related contraceptive counseling and medical services, without cost-sharing...
MedBen FSA Debit Card Offers Simplicity & Savings
We're nearly two-thirds of the way through 2022... so if your plan offers members a MedBen FSA debit card, it's a good time to remind them about its benefits! When members use their card to pay for qualified purchases, they don't have to substantiate those expenses –...