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...
Down to the (Apple) Core
Apples are packed with antioxidants, dietary fiber and phytochemicals which help to promote good gut health, reduce inflammation, and even lessen the risk of some chronic conditions. But if you’re like most Americans, you are throwing away the best part. A recent...
2019 Client Report: Building Better Benefits Management
“2019 marks the 30-year anniversary of Medical Benefits Administrators (MBA). The third party administrator began as a subsidiary… but has grown into our signature enterprise” states Kurt Harden, President and CEO of MedBen, in the 2019 Client Report. Over those 30...
Good Health Habits Lower Risk of Asthma Attacks
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways in the lungs, leading to coughing, chest tightness and difficulty breathing. While the heat of summer creates humid air that can pose issues for many whom suffer from asthma, fall and winter can be...