Study Reveals Traditional Wellness Programs Fail
Traditional wellness programs that are still marketed today are falling short of achieving desired results. An article reported the study revealed that “employees working at sites offering the [wellness] program did not have better clinical measures of health such as...
MedBen Ahead of Pharmacy Costs
An article released by Health Payer Intelligence focuses on the concern that employers have about the rising cost of health care. More specifically, the article states that with 85 percent of employers surveyed, pharmacy pricing was their predominant concern going...
MedBen Closing Early on September 13 to Recognize Employees
On Friday, September 13, 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 16. Remember that even when live service representatives aren't available, many of your claims and...
Have an FSA or HRA Account? Remember to Submit Reimbursement Requests
Hard as it may be to believe, 2019 is two-thirds of the way over, and the holiday season will be here before we know it. Before things get too busy, now would be a good time to double-check your recent health care expenditures and see if you have any payments that...
Statin Research Shows Value of Doctor-Patient Interactions
A recent study shows that women are less likely than men to take statins, a medication commonly used to lower cholesterol, which reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke. The study states that “Women and men had different beliefs about the role of statins… Women...
Low Drug Prices & Qualified Employers Unite with MedBen Rx Alliance
It makes sense that qualified hospitals can purchase drugs at prices lower than even the largest retail chain. But what if we told you that you may be eligible to reap the benefits of this as well? If you’re a hospital, local school system, university or other...
Don’t Tempt Fate – Get a Flu Shot This Season!
The latest flu season lasted well into Spring, making it the longest in a decade... and it came on the heels of one of the deadliest. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2017-18 was the most severe flu season in nearly 40 years, taking...
Mosquitoes: Small Bug, Big Problems
Mosquitoes have buzzed their way onto national news headlines recently as mosquito-borne illnesses present themselves in human occupants. The pesky insects carry a multitude of diseases, including La Crosse Encephalitis, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, Zika virus, and...
Demystifying Coordination of Benefits
MedBen Customer Service Representatives are frequently asked questions about coordination of benefits from employees who have multiple health plans. To provide some clarity to this somewhat tricky topic, we’ve put together “Demystifying Coordination of Benefits”for...
Staying Competitive in A Tight Labor Market
With the unemployment rate at historic lows, it’s understandable that employers are searching for a competitive edge when recruiting new employees – and a comprehensive health benefits package may be the answer. Unlike fully insured plans that dictate...
Employers Subject to ACA Non-Discrimination Provisions Should Update Information
In 2016, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the final regulations on the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) non-discrimination provisions, also referred to as Section 1557. At that time, MedBen brought these new provisions to your attention and...
MedBen Rx Advocate: No Inflation, No Discounts, No Gimmicks
If you’re tired of trying to figure out all of the confusing lingo and mathematics of the pharmaceutical world, MedBen Rx Advocate is for you. Our straightforward approach to pharmacy solutions has been proven to save clients money and the best part is, you only need...