Dec 22, 2020 | Compliance, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Labor, Regulatory, Treasury Department
As Congress considers the potential impact of a COVID-19 vaccination, employers will likely have many questions and issues associated with the vaccine. Existing Legislation Earlier this year, Congress enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stimulus Act (the...
Dec 9, 2020 | COVID-19, Diabetes, Hypertension, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Research
High blood pressure and diabetes may increase a COVID-19 patient’s risk of stroke and other brain complications, an ongoing study suggests. “COVID-19’s effects extend far beyond the chest,” said study lead author Dr. Colbey Freeman, chief...
Nov 24, 2020 | Compliance, COVID-19, News
Although it feels like ages ago, it was only last March when we began complying with the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act – and were required to extend sick leave and FMLA leave to...
Nov 21, 2020 | Announcements, Centers for Disease Control (CDC), COVID-19, Wellness
As COVID-19 case numbers are rising again, we wanted to remind you that MedBen has created a COVID-19 Protection Guide. It highlights recommended precautions from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to reduce your chances of catching the novel coronavirus. You...
Nov 11, 2020 | COVID-19, Hospitals, MedBen Analytics
According to the MedBen Analytics online employer dashboard, total inpatient admissions have dropped 14.2% from 2019 to 2020. Based on MedBen’s block of business, surgical admissions saw a 23.9% decrease during the 2019-20 period, followed by a decline in...
Nov 9, 2020 | COVID-19, Flu Shots, Influenza, Research, Wellness
Our current focus on COVID-19 doesn’t mean you should neglect getting a flu shot this year. A new study suggests the vaccine actually lowers your risk for being hospitalized if you get COVID-19. “COVID patients who had not received a flu vaccine within the...
