Rise in Claims Related to Heart Disease Underlines Importance of Preventive Care
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has risen to second place on the list of top stop-loss reimbursements, according to Sun Life's annual report of high-cost claims – the first time the condition has ranked so high. As in past years, the report underlines the...
Supreme Court Overturns the Chevron Deference Doctrine (and Why You Should Care)
Last month, in a 6 to 3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the “Chevron Deference” doctrine. The Chevron Deference is a principle of administrative law that has required courts to defer to how regulatory agencies interpret federal statutes (legislation...
Proposed Biosimilar Policy Change Great News for MedBen Rx Clients
The Food and Drug Administration is considering a change to its biosimilar policy that would greatly speed up their approval process – which, if enacted, would be a big win for MedBen Rx clients who are already reducing their prescription drug spend through...
Are Your Members Using All the Features Available on the MedBen Access App?
If your plan members haven't downloaded the MedBen Access mobile app, they're missing out! Not only does the app provide timely claims and benefits information, it offers a variety of tools to help members better manage their benefits. Drug pricing comparison. The...
Download the 2024 MedBen Client Report Now!
The 2024 MedBen Client Report is now available to download! In addition to showing how our proven solutions consistently lower client spend, this year's report also spotlights innovations that make these solutions even better. As Chairman & CEO Kurt Harden...
Cyberattack Update: How Change Healthcare Is Responding, and What You Can Do
On June 20, MedBen received a Data Notification Update from Change Healthcare (CHC), formally notifying MedBen about the criminal cyberattack on CHC systems involving the protected health information (PHI) of a substantial number of individuals. The cyberattack...
MedBen Office Closed in Observance of Independence Day
Our home office and client services will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen on 8:00 a.m. EST on Friday, July 5th. As always, should a question arise outside of business hours, plan members can check claims information,...
Craig Joins MedBen Sales Team
MedBen is pleased to announce the addition of Camden (Cam) Craig to the MedBen Sales and Marketing team. In his role as Regional Sales Manager, Craig will serve brokers and their clients in Northern and Southeastern Ohio and parts of Indiana. For brokers represented...
Are You Taking Full Advantage of MedBen Analytics’ Cost-Controlling Features?
As we quickly reach the mid-year point, it's an excellent time to review your current plan activity with the MedBen Analytics online portal. However, some MedBen clients aren't taking full advantage of all the features of our employer dashboard – features that allow...
Change Healthcare Cyberattack Response Update
Following the cyberattack on Change Healthcare this February, MedBen has been processing in a timely manner provider claims payments that Change Healthcare would have otherwise handled. Due to the severity of the attack, the company's operational systems have required...
Employers Weighing the Obesity Drug Question
While most health plans do not currently cover obesity medications like Wegovy and Zepbound – and MedBen Rx recommends clients continue not to do so – constant media coverage means the calls to do so will only grow. Therefore, employers are increasingly considering...
Starting Cholesterol Testing Early is a Winning Wellness Strategy
High cholesterol isn't something that only affects people in middle age: The Centers for Disease Control estimates that 7.5% of Americans between ages 20 and 39 have high total cholesterol (greater than 240 mg/dL). That's why MedBen WellLiving recommends regular...