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...
Detecting Colon Cancer Early Pays Off
New research from the American Cancer Society highlights the life-saving and cost-saving value of early colon cancer detection – a priority in MedBen WellLiving’s proactive wellness approach. Screenings for U.S. adults aged 45 to 49 rose 62% from 2019 to 2023,...
Concierge-Level Care with MedBen Connect… and JOY
The MedBen Connect patient advocacy app (powered by HealthJoy) gives your plan members access to a 24/7 team of concierges who will help them better navigate the health care system. What's more, it offers them JOY! JOY, an advanced AI assistant, guides members to the...
High-Cost Chronic Claims Underscore Importance of Early Detection
In its 2025 High-Cost Claims and Injectable Drug Trend Analysis, Sun Life highlights a familiar but costly trend: malignant neoplasm (cancer) and cardiovascular disease continue to rank among the top drivers of stop-loss claim reimbursements. These chronic conditions...
Cutting Specialty Drug Costs Without Cutting Access
Specialty medications continue to drive a disproportionate share of prescription drug costs – often accounting for 60% or more of a pharmacy plan’s total spend. MedBen Rx’s Benefit Preservation helps plans manage these expenses without compromising care by...
Unwrapped: A Smarter Approach to Out-of-Network Pricing
Unexpected out-of-network charges can quietly reduce the savings of a self-funded health plan, especially when traditional wrap networks don’t always deliver consistent cost control. To address this, Unwrapped, offered in partnership with MedBen and The Phia Group,...
Is Your Team Using All the Benefits of MedBen Access Mobile?
Many of your plan members are still not taking advantage of the benefits of using the MedBen Access Mobile App, despite its convenience and time savings. Encouraging adoption can improve engagement, reduce benefit-related questions, and empower members to manage their...
Major PBMs Are Blocking Biosimilar Savings, but MedBen Rx Offers a Better Path
The advantages of biosimilars – clinically equivalent versions of high-price biologic drugs – have been known for years. But despite their growing availability, adoption remains slow... in no small part because major PBMs are stifling uptake. Fortunately,...
Maximum Savings, Minimum Noise: The MedBen Fair Market Pricing Advantage
When it comes to controlling plan costs, guessing isn’t a strategy – data is. MedBen offers a variety of alternative reimbursement options for groups that want to go beyond standard PPOs... among them, fair market pricing, which reviews every claim against national...
Health Care Benefits Remain the Top Priority for Employers
Health care continues to lead the pack when it comes to employee benefits, according to the 2025 SHRM Employee Benefits Survey. Nearly 9 in 10 employers say health-related benefits are “extremely” or “very” important to their workforce – outranking retirement savings...
Johns Hopkins Study Highlights Missed Opportunities in Cholesterol Care
A new study from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health reveals a missed opportunity in preventive care: Nearly half of U.S. adults eligible for cholesterol-lowering therapy aren’t receiving it. The analysis estimates that proper use of these medications...
Want Proven Solutions? Look No Further Than MedBen!
According to a recent national survey of over 1,800 U.S. employers, reducing health care costs has surpassed attracting and retaining talent as the top driver of benefits decision-making – a first since the survey began in 2019. Additionally, 53% of employers say they...