Government Fixes to Rx Prices a Slippery Slope
A recent Wall Street Journal editorial warns that government efforts to address prescription drug prices could produce undesirable consequences… and it's why MedBen Rx believes that market-driven solutions are the preferable method to reducing consumer costs. As the...
Talent and Technology Combine to Reduce Claim Costs
MedBen takes pride in its expert claim examiners – indeed, in our most recent audit our team received a payment accuracy rating of 99.9%. But when we receive a claim that merits further inspection, our advanced surveillance system lends a hand. Electronic surveillance...
Rescission of Coverage and Divorce: A Tutorial
Imagine this: An employee is divorced but does not notify his employer or provide the divorce decree until a much later date. What happens to his ex-spouse’s coverage? In this scenario, the employer has been covering an ex-spouse and/or stepchild(ren) when they are no...
Biggest? Nope. Best? That’s the Goal.
High-profile health care companies continue to buy each other in an effort to be “biggest and best.” Meanwhile, MedBen continues to grow as it has for over 80 years... by providing clients with superior benefits management services. A quick recap: Anthem Health will...
Primary Care Emphasis Pays Dividends
A new JAMA Internal Medicine study has something in common with the MedBen WellLiving program – both find that primary care serves a valuable purpose in promoting preventive care. As reported by Healthcare Dive, study respondents with a primary care...
Despite Shutdown, ACA Reporting Deadlines Still Apply
Following the recent government shutdown, the question has arisen, "Have the IRS filing deadlines changed for my Employer Shared Responsibility Provision reporting?" The answer, regretfully: "No." The health coverage data you collected during 2018 must be reported to...
MedBen Employees “Encompass” Total Health (and Time Off)
Like many of our clients, MedBen uses the WellLiving program to promote better physical health companywide. But because many of our staff fancy themselves overachievers, we've upped the ante with "enCompass" – a total wellness package to improve mind and body, and...
MedBen President Harden Praises Coworkers, Clients, County in Profile
"I wake up every day excited about the work I get to do,” said MedBen President & CEO Kurt Harden in a February 4 Newark (OH) Advocate article. “I get to work with incredible people on a daily basis, both employees of MedBen and clients of the company.” Harden was...
While Titans Battle Over Drug Costs, MedBen Rx Offers Solutions
A recent high-profile disagreement between Walmart and pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) CVS Caremark exemplifies the friction between pharmacies and PBMs about prescription pricing... and the power that PBMs possess to influence drug costs. MedBen Rx was designed to...
Thinking Outside the Coverage Box
"Think outside the box" may be an overused expression, but when it comes to health care coverage, more and more employers are taking the advice.... and MedBen has a few thoughts on the subject. Many self-funded employers still rely on PPO plans that control costs...
“The Case of the Overpriced Robot”
MedBen claims management uses multiple measures to ensure that your plan pays the proper price for health care services, but at the core is our team of experienced claim examiners. To cite one example, a plan member of a MedBen client underwent robotic hernia repair...
How Sleep Can Impact Your Heart Disease Risk
Getting less than six hours of sleep a night doesn't just leave you drowsy during the day – it can be doing some serious damage to your body. A new study finds that insufficient and poor sleep may increase your risk of heart disease. The New York Times reports that...