A Healthier Year Ahead: Tackling Chronic Conditions
Life expectancy in the U.S. has improved over recent years, but we’re still falling behind other nations. Even with strong cancer survival rates and advanced medical care, Americans are dying earlier from preventable causes – especially chronic conditions. These...
Season’s Greetings from MedBen!
MedBen will be closed on Thursday, December 25 and Friday, December 26 to celebrate Christmas, and reopen at 8:00 a.m. EST on Monday, December 29. For the New Year’s holiday, we will be closed on Thursday, January 1, and reopen at 8:00 a.m. EST on Friday, January 2....
GLP-1 Spending Pressures States and Employers to Reassess Coverage
In recent months, a growing number of U.S. states have pulled back on covering GLP-1 medications for obesity under their Medicaid programs, even as the drugs remain broadly covered for diabetes. A recent KFF survey shows that while 16 state Medicaid programs still...
MedBen Is Proud to Help!
For over a quarter of a century, MedBen has worked with Ohio Jobs and Family Services, The Salvation Army, and other local agencies to provide Christmas gifts anonymously to children across Licking County. MedBen is also proud to support many other local...
2025 End-of-Year Reminders
Wellness Exams If your plan asks members to complete their annual wellness exam by December 31, now’s the moment to nudge them. A missed exam could affect monthly premiums, so a timely reminder can save surprises later. If your plan includes MedBen WellLiving, you’ve...
As Health Care Costs Climb, Stability Matters More Than Ever
As 2026 approaches, employers and employees alike are seeking greater stability in how they pay for health care. While national costs continue to rise, self-funding give employers a level of control over spending and plan design that traditional coverages often lack....
Gilliand Named Account Manager
MedBen is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Shannon Gilliand to Account Manager. Gilliand joined MedBen in 2022 as a Customer Service Representative and later became an Account Representative, where she worked closely with clients to provide personalized...
MedBen Rx Cuts Client’s First-Year Pharmacy Costs Nearly in Half
A new MedBen Rx client realized $1.19 million in combined plan and member savings in their first year – a 45.7% reduction, surpassing the $1.05 million projected savings. Per-member-per-month (PMPM) pharmacy costs tell the story: $233 under the previous PBM vs. just...
Giving Equal Attention to Dental Care
Dr. Teresa Dolan contends that dental care should be given the same consideration as heart disease and other chronic conditions, but isn't: "Because dental diseases tend to gradually worsen over time, there’s a common misperception that they are not serious or just a...
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...