Archives for: May 2014
05/27/14
IRS Ruling Punishes Employers That Drop Employees Into Exchanges
Employers that are entertaining the idea of dropping their group health coverage in favor of the health insurance exchanges may have to rethink their plans, or be prepared to pay a substantial fine. The New York Times reports that the IRS has imposed a… more »
05/22/14
MedBen Helps Employers Help Employees Keep Health Care Spending Low
Health care spending for families with employer-based health plans is continuing its slow growth, new research finds. According to the Associated Press, the actuarial firm Milliman projects that a typical American family of four will spend 5.4% more on… more »
05/19/14
Columbus Tops List Of Cities With High Blood Pressure
Columbus, Ohio has the dubious distinction of ranking first in hypertension patients, based on a study of the most populated cities in the U.S.
According to MedCity News, research by iHealth revealed that 58% of Columbus patients suffer from elevated… more »
05/16/14
For Spousal Coverage Limits, MedBen's Ahead Of The Curve
Long the subject of debate, the use of spousal coverage limits to control group health care costs has gained traction in recent months. But at MedBen, we’ve encouraged employers to adopt this money-saving option for some time now.
According to… more »
05/14/14
Substantial Savings Potential For Popular Drugs With Therapeutic Equivalents
Some of the most prescribed drugs in the U.S. have therapeutic alternatives available at a fraction of the cost of the brand name equivalents… and MedBen can help you steer your plan members toward these less expensive options.
The research firm… more »
05/12/14
New Paper Argues For Elimination Of Employer Mandate
“Why Not Just Eliminate the Employer Mandate?” asks a new research paper by the Urban Institute.
According to The Wall Street Journal, the Institute – a think tank whose research often carries weight with supporters of the Affordable… more »
05/08/14
Wellness Focus Can Help Reduce Premature Deaths
Encouraging the sort of health improvements offered through MedBen Worksite Wellness could help to prevent up to 39% of the leading premature deaths, suggests recent research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Medscape reports… more »
05/05/14
Don’t Let Allergies Spoil Your Spring
This time of year, most of us look forward to spending time outside, or opening the windows to enjoy spring breezes. But for individuals who suffer from allergies, communing with nature often comes at a cost.
When the human immune system overreacts to… more »
05/01/14
Self-funding An Effective Hedge Against ACA Taxes
When employers consider making the switch from traditional health insurance to self-funded coverage, MedBen emphasizes the regulatory freedom self-funding offers. And we’re not just talking about less red tape here… there’s a inherent… more »