Peters Completes Community Leadership Program
MedBen Rx Manager of Client Services Bethany Peters recently completed the Community Leadership program offered through the Licking County (OH) Chamber of Commerce. The nine-month program teaches the importance of “strength-based” leadership and developing the...
Are You in Need of a Plan Compliance Review?
As our clients know, when you choose MedBen as your third party administrator, our dedicated Compliance Department performs a thorough check of your plan to ensure that it complies with applicable state and federal regulations. And our Compliance team continues to...
High-Cost Diabetes Drugs Increasingly Prescribed for Weight Loss
At recent MedBen University roundtables, MedBen President & CEO Kurt Harden examined how the growing public awareness of two diabetes drugs with a desirable side effect – significant weight loss – means that these $1,000-per-month medications are not always being...
MedBen Office Closed in Observance of Memorial Day
Our home office and client services will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen at 8:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 28. Plan members that need claims and benefits information during the holiday weekend (or any other time) can typically...
Most Americans at Risk for Heart Disease, but Proactive Wellness Helps
According to Medical Xpress, "Nine of 10 American adults are in the early, middle or late stages of a syndrome that leads to heart disease, a new report finds." However, proactive wellness can greatly reduce the risk of developing the disease. Based on the rates of...
Get the Actionable Reports You Want, When You Want Them
The MedBen Analytics employer dashboard offers over 100 reports providing member cost, quality, and predictive insights... and with our auto-generate feature, it's easy to get the actionable reports you want when you want them, either individually or bundled. As...
Municipality & Public Employer Roundtable Spotlights Proven Solutions and New Innovations
At the 18th Annual MedBen University Municipality & Public Employer Roundtable on April 24, clients were shown how MedBen's self-funding solutions are lowering medical and pharmacy spend while promoting healthier workplaces. Attendees were also introduced to...
“Lesser-Known” Saving Solutions Are Readily Available through MedBen
It's hardly shocking that in a new national benefits employer survey, 29 percent of respondents cited "reducing costs" as the most important consideration for employee benefit decisions. However, the steps some employers are using to lower their health plan spend may...
New Mental Health Parity Rules Expected in 2025
At the Municipality & Public Employer Roundtable on April 24, MedBen Senior Vice President Caroline Fraker discussed mental health parity and how proposed rules are expected to affect self-funded employers in 2025. "Mental health and substance use disorder...
WellLiving Clients: Are Your Members Checking Their Wellness Compliance?
Through early detection and prevention of chronic conditions, MedBen WellLiving clients spend, on average, 6.3% less than non-WellLiving clients. But a proactive strategy is most effective when members are encouraged to schedule recommended wellness exams and...
Humira Biosimilar Program Sees Over $3 Million in Annualized Client Savings
Last year, MedBen Rx announced a new program that would enable clients to purchase Idacio, a biosimilar version of the anti-inflammatory therapy Humira – a drug that typically costs between $6,000 and $12,000 per month depending on the dose – for under $1,000 per...
Fair Market Reimbursement Provides Maximum Savings with Minimal Noise
At the Private Employer Roundtable on April 11, Regional Sales Director Brooke Hupp highlighted alternative reimbursement strategies that reduce health care costs, including MedBen's newest strategy, Fair Market Reimbursement (FMR). This innovative approach maximizes...