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A Clear Path to Lower Pharmacy Costs

Across the country, more employers are moving away from traditional pharmacy benefit managers in favor of transparent solutions. MedBen Rx has been ahead of this trend for years, offering clients clarity and lower costs that others are only now beginning to seek. A...

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Cancer Survivorship Strengthened by Primary Care Support

New research underscores the importance of having a trusted primary care physician – not only for day-to-day health, but also for long-term care. As cancer treatments advance, more patients are living longer, with 22.5 million survivors projected by 2032. But the...

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Don’t Wait to Encourage Employee Flu Shots

As fall arrives, so too does flu season. While symptoms like fever, cough, and fatigue are common, influenza can also lead to serious complications such as hospitalization and even death. Last year’s season saw the highest flu-related hospitalizations since 2010-11....

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Choosing the Right Stop-Loss Partner More Essential Than Ever

Stop-loss coverage is no longer just a safeguard – it’s essential for protecting your plan against escalating financial risk. Between 2013 and 2024, the frequency of claims exceeding $2 million grew by more than 1,250%, underscoring why having strong protection in...

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GLP-1 Drugs Show Rising Costs, Not Savings

A recent Forbes article highlights ongoing concerns about GLP-1 weight-loss drugs: “Large-scale studies show that GLP-1s don’t lead to medical cost savings, at least not in the short term... healthcare expenditures rose, with inpatient costs accounting for the largest...

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The Basics, Made Easy

Health benefits don’t have to feel overwhelming. To make things simpler, MedBen offers a series of MedBen Basics handouts that break down key topics into easy-to-understand guides. Many Basics are designed for plan administrators, but our most popular versions are...

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Controlling Benefit Costs Without Shifting the Burden

A new national survey on employer health care strategies finds that employees are likely to see higher premiums and out-of-pocket costs in the years ahead, as overall health care expenses continue to rise. But for self-funded employers, asking employees to shoulder...

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AMA Raises Concerns Over PBM Market Concentration

A new paper from the American Medical Association (AMA) has found that the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) marketplace remains highly concentrated, with just a few major players controlling most of the activity. Many of these PBMs are vertically integrated with health...

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MedBen Closed September 1 in Observance of Labor Day

MedBen will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen at 8:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, September 2. Even when we’re closed, MedBen Access stays open. Your plan members can find fast answers for their claims and benefits questions by going to...

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