With the implementation of the controversial Cadillac Tax postponed until 2020, it's easy for employers to put thoughts of it on the backburner... or hope that it simply goes away. But neither approach is a sound strategy, which is why MedBen recommends… more »

U.S. health care spending growth has been relatively moderate this decade, but some recent numbers suggest that costs could soon see an upswing. For employers, it's an ideal time to review their current health plan administrator and ensure that measures… more »

At an employee appreciation luncheon on Friday, September 9, MedBen honored employees who have reached anniversary benchmarks in 2016. The recognition presentation was co-hosted by MedBen President & COO Kurt Harden and Vice President of Compliance… more »

Not too long ago, it seemed that most people got their flu shot at just about the same time every year. But now that many pharmacies offer walk-in vaccinations ‒ with one major chain even going so far as to offer shopping discounts with your shot… more »

Group health care plans can take up a sizable chunk of employer budgets, but MedBen offers a variety of ways to free up a portion of those funds for other business matters. In our new MedBen Client Report, we highlight some of the methods we use to… more »

Pharmaceutical company Mylan finds itself in a firestorm of controversy regarding its EpiPen auto-injector, the price of which has skyrocketed from just $100 in 2007 to over $600 today. While its convenience has made it a must-have for certain allergy… more »

Although they may not cure mental health diseases, certain foods have been shown to help improve and protect the brain and its functions. A study from the journal Neurological showed that adding servings of fruit to your diet (1–2 cups daily depending… more »

Here's a good reason to promote the value of exercise to your employees: It could save them $2,500 a year. According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an analysis of 26,239 men and women found that just 30… more »

While precision medicine is in its relative infancy, its implications for our future health is significant. Tapping into that which makes us unique as individuals ‒ genetics, lifestyle, and environment ‒ improves the chances of better… more »

Heart disease and cancer rank as the number one and two causes of death in the United States, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The two diseases are trending in opposite directions ‒ but in both cases,… more »

The staff of MedBen want to wish you and your family a safe and relaxing Labor Day! Our home office will be closed on Monday, September 5 in observance of the holiday. We will reopen at 8:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, September 6. Additionally, MedBen will… more »