Jun 11, 2021 | Consumer-driven Health Plans, Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), FSA Store, MedBen Access, Mobile App
As we’re nearly halfway through the year, this is a good time to check your FSA balance… and as it happens, it’s also an ideal time to stock up on summer wellness essentials. The FSA Store makes it easy to shop for qualified sun care products,...
Apr 5, 2021 | COVID-19, Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), FSA Store, Health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Personal protective equipment (PPE)
The IRS has announced that purchases of personal protective equipment (PPE) qualify for reimbursement under a health flexible spending account (FSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or health savings account (HSA). Eligible PPE products now include paper and...
Mar 29, 2021 | COBRA, Compliance, Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), Regulatory
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the ARPA) includes COBRA subsidy provisions aimed at making health plan coverage accessible and affordable. The ARPA creates a 6-month subsidy period (April 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021) during which certain “assistance eligible...
Feb 5, 2021 | Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), MedBen Access, Mobile App, Online Services, Prescription, Wellness
Checking claims and benefits information is easier than ever through the MedBen Access mobile app. Search for “MedBen” in the Apple App Store or Google Play to download to your smartphone or tablet. In addition to claims status and benefit coverages, the app allows...
Feb 4, 2021 | Cost Savings, Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), Online Services, Savings
Not only is the FSA Store an easy way to shop for FSA-eligible products with your MedBen Debit Card, it’s a convenient way to check what is eligible! The comprehensive FSA Eligibility List contains thousands of items FSA users can purchase with tax-free funds....
Jan 8, 2021 | Consumer-driven Health Plans, Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), FSA Store
FSA users who just replenished their funds now have a convenient way to shop for FSA-eligible products. FSA Store offers 4,000 health items that don’t require substantiation when using a MedBen FSA debit card. In addition to first aid, personal health items and...
