Mar 19, 2021 | Dental, MedBen PreceDent, MedBen VisionPlus, Preventive Care, Vision, Wellness
Offering dental and vision coverages is about more than healthy eyes and teeth… it helps detect potentially catastrophic conditions early, too. HealthDay News: “Researchers found that older adults with the eye disease retinopathy were at increased risk of...
Feb 19, 2021 | MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Wellness
From Healthcare Dive:”The growing shift from reactive to preventive healthcare could rapidly decelerate health spending over the next two decades, according to a new report from Deloitte, running counter to much more dire predictions made before COVID-19.”...
Feb 8, 2021 | Cost Savings, Emergency Room (ER), Primary Care, Savings, Urgent Care, Wellness
Many people use the emergency room as a place to receive after-hours care for minor illnesses or injuries without realizing they have another option for far less cost. For MedBen clients in 2020, 23% of ER visits were potentially avoidable. The table below lists...
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...
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 12, 2020 | Cancer, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Wellness
A new report from the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network predicts that 1.8 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2020 at a cost of $200.7 billion. Almost 17 million Americans living today have a cancer history. Employers can help...
