Exercise & Exams: Two Steps Toward Lower Costs
Looking for an effective way to lower your health care costs? Then get walking. A new study of exercise and Medicare claims reveals that people who work out regularly before or during middle age typically save anywhere from $824 to $1,874 annually on health care costs...
Bellis Completes Chamber Leadership Program
MedBen Assistant Controller SueMarie Bellis recently completed the Community Leadership program offered through the Licking County (OH) Chamber of Commerce. The nine-month program promotes the intellectual growth of local leaders by strengthening their management...
MedBen Office Closed July 5th in Observance of Independence Day
Our home office and client services will be closed on Monday, July 5th in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen on 8:00 a.m. EST on Tuesday, July 6th. As always, should a question arise outside of business hours, plan members can check claims information,...
Switch to Electronic EOBs Today!
The next time you log into MedBen Access online, you'll be given the option to go "paperless" and switch to electronic explanations of benefits (EOBs). By switching to electronic EOBs, you will no longer receive paper copies in the mail. Instead, you will receive an...
Shop for Summer Suncare Essentials with FSA Dollars
As we're nearly halfway through the year, this is a good time to check your FSA balance... and as it happens, it's also an ideal time to stock up on summer wellness essentials. The FSA Store makes it easy to shop for qualified sun care products, including sunscreen,...
MedBen Rx Clients are Saving More. Why?
MedBen Rx clients save 21.6% when switching from traditional PBMs. What accounts for such a substantial difference? With MedBen Rx you pay what the pharmacy pays – we use the drug's acquisition cost as a baseline to reduce your costs. MedBen Rx offers total...
Recommended Colonoscopy Age Lowered to 45 Years Old
On May 18th, the United States Preventive Services Task Force added a new recommendation regarding colonoscopies. The current guidance recommends colorectal cancer screenings for adults aged 50 to 75 years (“A” designation), while the new recommendation extends...
View Mid-Year Reports with Employer Dashboard
MedBen Analytics offers a variety of customizable, downloadable reports in addition to the employer dashboard. These reports incorporate predictive modeling that forecasts future activity, to help you make informed decisions about plan changes as we reach the mid-year...
Employer Saves $1.41 Million through Direct-to-Employer Contracting
A MedBen Client switched from a traditional PPO plan to direct-to-employer (DTE) contracting in 2016. They contracted directly with multiple health systems, and paid for non-contracted care using reference-based pricing (RBP). By contracting with selected health...
IRS Releases 2022 HSA Cost-of-Living Adjustments
The IRS recently announced its annual cost-of-living adjustments affecting health savings accounts (HSAs) for calendar year 2022. HSA Contribution Limits – The annual HSA contribution limit for individuals with self-only high-deductible health plan (HDHP) coverage...
MedBen Office Closed in Observance of Memorial Day
Our home office and client services will be closed on Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen at 8:00 a.m. EST on Tuesday, June 1. Plan members that need claims and benefits information during the holiday weekend (or any other time) can typically...
2021 Client Report Coming Soon!
In the 2021 MedBen Client Report, we look at how MedBen continues to provide superior service and cost savings regardless of circumstances. You will find examples of how MedBen delivers the best claims management, plan design and reimbursement strategies, expanded...