As we know from experience, advanced planning is the key to Affordable Care Act compliance. Even though we are currently focused on 2015, it is never too early to begin understanding the changes facing our health plans in 2016. To that end, the… more »

Last week, the Obama administration announced that it would investigate complaints that some health insurance companies discriminate against people with costly chronic conditions by inflating the copays for specialty drugs, or eliminating certain… more »

For the second consecutive year, MedBen was pleased to serve as the premier sponsor for last month’s Granville Turkey Trot (GTT). The 5K fun run/walk raised over $90,000 for the Food Pantry Network of Licking County, and additional contributions from… more »

Happy holidays from your friends at MedBen! Our home office will be closed on Christmas Day and Friday, December 26, and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. Monday, December 29, 2014. We will close again on Thursday, January 1 and reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Friday,… more »

The best workplace wellness strategies aren't necessarily expensive -- in fact, some cost the employer nothing but their time and encouragement. Experts at WebMD (via Employer Benefit News) offer these tips for building a better wellness culture. 1.… more »

With the rollout of the Affordable Care Act's shared responsibility mandate for employers with 100 or more full-time workers just weeks away, ERISA attorney Deborah Hyde cautions anyone hoping for a last-minute reprieve: The most detrimental… more »

As a member of the Licking County (Ohio) community for over than three-quarters of a century, MedBen has been honored to serve the needs of area businesses and their employees. And in gratitude for all that Licking County has given to us, we do our best… more »

Two recent studies form a troubling picture of our nation's collective health: The United Health Foundation's annual analysis of the USA's health revealed that the obesity rate increased from 27.6% to 29.4% of adults in 2013. Nearly a quarter of… more »

Last week, we posted that Columbus Business First has published an article about the future of the Affordable Care Act that featured insights from MedBen Vice President of Compliance Caroline Fraker. Well, we're pleased to let you know that an extended… more »

It seems like only yesterday we were walking around in short sleeves and sandals, yet here we are at the start of what threatens to be a long winter. The cold, ice and snow pose unique wellness challenges and boost activity at the ER – but by being… more »

MedBen Vice President of Compliance Caroline Fraker recently spoke with reporter Carrie Ghose about changes coming to the Affordable Care Act in 2015. Portions of their discussion are highlighted in a Columbus Business First article. Among the ACA… more »

U.S. health care spending rose just 3.6% in 2013, the lowest increase since began tracking the rate in 1960, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced yesterday. That's down from the 4.1% increase from 2011 to 2012 Reuters reports… more »

Even though we’re all still in the process of wrapping up 2014, MedBen is looking toward 2015 and the tasks all employer plan sponsors will need to have on their calendars during the course of the coming year. In order to assist our clients with several… more »

MedBen is pleased to announce the addition of Mike Ketron to the MedBen Sales and Marketing team. In his role as Regional Sales Manager, Ketron will serve current and prospective clients of the health benefits management company in Kentucky, Tennessee… more »