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MBU Employer Roundtable Highlights Real Results

Clients throughout the Midwest attended the MedBen University (MBU) Virtual Employer Roundtable on April 28. The online event, open to both public and private employers, highlighted real results – MedBen solutions that are working for clients.Real results that MedBen...

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We Need Your Feedback!

As you know, maintaining quality is all about listening to the voice of the customer. For MedBen to continue providing you with innovative service and solutions, we need your feedback!If you haven't completed a MedBen Client Satisfaction Survey recently, we encourage...

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New Law Reinstates Optional Telehealth Provisions for HDHPs

On March 15, 2022, President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022. This law temporarily renews certain relief for plans that provide coverage for telehealth and other remote care services before the high deductible health plan (HDHP) minimum...

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Looking for Plan Resources? Visit MedBen.com!

Next time you go to MedBen.com, we invite you to spend some time in the Resources area. There, you'll find a number of tools that helps users better manage their plan, including: Online Services – Links to MedBen sites that provide a variety of valuable services,...

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MedBen University Roundtables Highlight New Solutions

The first two MedBen University (MBU) events of the 2022 season highlighted new solutions that offer clients and bigger savings and an enhanced member experience. At the Broker Roundtable on March 24th and the virtual Municipality Roundtable on March 31st, attendees...

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MedBen WellLiving Clients Spend Less on Chronic Conditions

Through a proactive wellness approach, MedBen WellLiving clients spend less per member on major chronic conditions than those who don't use WellLiving (see chart below). Overall, WellLiving clients spent, on average, $822 less PEPY than non-WellLiving clients from...

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MedBen University Is Back in Session!

The 21st Season of MedBen University (MBU) will soon be underway! In 2022, MBU will be focused on innovative solutions to benefit your plan, including: Finding the most clinically effective drugs at the best cost.An industry-leading technology experience &...

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A Virtual ID Card in the Palm of Your Hand!

A virtual member ID card is now available on your smartphone via the MedBen Access mobile app. Just tap the screen and present it to your provider! The virtual card is just one of the many useful services now available from the MedBen Access Mobile App: Determine a...

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How Are Avoidable ER Visits Affecting Your Plan Costs?

For MedBen clients in 2021, 11% of emergency room visits were potentially avoidable... typically for conditions that could have been better managed in a more cost-effective setting. A visit to an urgent care facility or family doctor cost, on average, $1,363 less than...

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Air Ambulance Reviews Save Clients $1.05 Million

In the short time MedBen has offered air ambulance review services, we've saved our clients a net total of $1,049,496. Since introducing these services, our team of experts has reviewed 27 claims for non-network air medical transports, at an average submitted amount...

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