Managing Rising Health Costs with Alternative Reimbursement Strategies
With medical costs expected to rise over 9% in 2026, employers say they're prioritizing ways to manage medical expenses and exploring alternatives to traditional plan designs. MedBen has long offered alternative reimbursement strategies that give clients more control...
Iden Named Marketing & Analytics Manager
MedBen is pleased to announce the promotion of Emily Iden to Manager of Marketing & Analytics. Since joining MedBen in 2024 as a Marketing Analyst, Iden has been instrumental in creating insightful materials that strengthen proposals and renewals, while also...
MedBen Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
To celebrate Thanksgiving, MedBen will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28. We will resume normal business hours at 8:00 a.m. EST on Monday, December 1. If you need access to claims or benefits information while we’re away, our MedBen Access...
It’s Time to Prepare for Filing Your 1095s
It's that time of year when self-funded employers need to start preparing for a critical Affordable Care Act mandate: Providing the IRS with an accurate accounting of health coverage for full-time employees via IRS Forms 1094 and 1095. Per the Affordable Care Act,...
Remind Your Members: Use 2025 FSA Funds Before December 31
If your plan offers a flexible spending account (FSA), now’s the time to remind members to take advantage of their 2025 funds. Key Deadlines: December 31, 2025: Last day to spend 2025 FSA dollars March 31, 2026: Final day for reimbursement requests (most plans) Why it...
Prescription Patterns: How Employer Coverage Shapes Drug Utilization
A recent GoodRx list of the 20 most prescribed medications prompted MedBen Rx to take a closer look at how our own top prescriptions compare. Because GoodRx’s rankings largely reflect individuals who pay for medications out of pocket – rather than through...
Employers Take a Variety of Approaches to GLP-1 Coverage
A recent International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans survey shows that while employers are open to covering GLP-1 drugs for diabetes, they’re far more hesitant to do so for weight loss. Over half of corporate and multiemployer/public plans cover GLP-1s for...
Deadline Approaching for 2025 Wellness Exams
The end of the year is approaching fast, and now is the perfect time to remind your plan members to schedule their annual wellness exam. Many plans require members to complete this exam by December 31 to remain compliant, and missing the deadline could impact monthly...
Team Members Mark 25 Years with MedBen
In 2025, five MedBen associates are celebrating a major career milestone – 25 years with the company! Their commitment and contributions have helped shape who we are today, and we’re grateful for the expertise and enthusiasm they bring to our team every day....
MedBen Rx Biosimilar Program Moving to an Advance Notice Model
To help clients more efficiently access the cost savings of biosimilars, MedBen Rx is introducing an advance notice model. Rather than requiring approval each time a new biosimilar becomes available, this proactive approach automatically adds new biosimilars to your...
Higher Threshold for Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage in 2026
With the October 15 Medicare Part D notice deadline behind us, it’s time to start preparing for 2026 Creditable Coverage testing. IMPORTANT CHANGES have been made to next year's testing parameters. In 2026, the Simplified Determination testing parameters will...
Successful ISO Audit Confirms MedBen’s Quality Standards
On October 23-24, MedBen successfully completed the annual surveillance audit of its ISO 9001:2015 quality management system. Following the review, independent auditors from Intertek recommended that our ISO Certification be maintained. The audit recognized MedBen’s...