MedBen is pleased to announce the addition of Brooke Ricketts to the MedBen Sales and Marketing team. In her role as Regional Sales Manager, Ricketts will serve current and prospective MedBen clients in Indiana and Southwestern Ohio. Ricketts comes to… more »

Two major news organizations have approached a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report from differing perspectives. "Prescription painkiller deaths slowing down," says USA Today, while ABC News warns "Prescription drug deaths keep rising."… more »

A common misconception about buying prescription drugs is that all pharmacies charge the same price for their products, so it doesn’t matter which one you use. The reality is very different, however. Optometrist Ali Khoshnevis, MD writes on the… more »

Happy Labor Day from MedBen…we hope everyone enjoys the three-day weekend and sends out the summer on a high note! We’ll be closed on Monday, September 1 to celebrate the holiday and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2.… more »

Earlier this year, the Obama administration announced a delay in the enforcement of the employer mandate. Originally scheduled to take effect January 2014, the Affordable Care Act rule that employers with 50 or more full-time workers provide health… more »

In order to help its self-funded clients properly calculate and file their 2014 Transitional Reinsurance (TR) and PCORI Fees as required under the Affordable Care Act, MedBen offers a variety of services at multiple price points. Our services range from… more »

February is all about hearts… and not just the chocolate-filled variety. This month is also dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease and increasing your knowledge about prevention. According to the Centers for Disease Control, heart disease… more »

As you are probably aware, employers who employ at least 50 employees as of their first plan year on or after January 1st of this year must cover all employees who work at least 30 hours per week under their health coverage. Starting January 1st of… more »

Benefits management company MedBen has introduced its first reinsurance captive program for businesses that self-fund their health plans, according to its President and COO Kurt Harden. Offered in partnership with HCC Life, this unique coverage option… more »

For millions of Americans, the subject of weight weighs heavy on the mind – not to mention, a little around the middle – as we begin a new year. As we pack away festive holiday decorations (and, perhaps, sneak in one last holiday cookie) many of us… more »

To our customers, consultants and brokers: On behalf of all of the entire MedBen staff, Kurt Harden and I want to wish you a Happy New Year! I don’t have to tell you that this has been a challenging year from an employee benefit plan perspective. But I… more »

MedBen will close at Noon on Tuesday, December 24, remain closed on Christmas Day, and reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 26. For the New Year’s holiday, we will be open regular hours on Tuesday, December 31, closed on Wednesday, January 1, and… more »

MedBen was pleased to serve as the premier sponsor for last month’s 2013 Granville Turkey Trot (GTT). Presented by St. Luke’s Church, the 5K fun run/walk raised $78,000 for the Food Pantry Network, a cooperative which helps to ensure that… more »

To help clients determine the value of health care coverage to be reported on their employees’ W-2 Forms, this year MedBen will offer two different reporting information options: A basic eligibility report or a full W-2 report. Basic… more »

Happy Thanksgiving from the staff of MedBen! We hope that you and your family have a safe and relaxing holiday. To observe the holiday, MedBen will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. We will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Monday,… more »

Formulary updates for prescription plans administered by Pharmacy Data Management, Inc. (PDMI) are now available at MedBen.com – simply click on “Plan Sponsors” (for employers) or “Plan Members” (for insureds) and select… more »

Earlier this year, MedBen celebrated its 75th anniversary. A key to our longevity is the unwavering support of businesses in Licking County, Ohio – where our business was founded in 1938, and where we’re proud to still call home today.… more »

MedBen is pleased to be the premier sponsor of the 2013 Granville Turkey Trot (GTT). This 5K fun run/walk, which takes place on the morning of Thursday, November 28, is Licking County, Ohio’s biggest single-day fundraising event. Over 2,000 Turkey… more »

At an employee appreciation luncheon on Friday, October 18, MedBen honored employees who have reached anniversary benchmarks in 2013. Receiving special congratulations was Director of Accounting Operations Anita Sheppard, who is celebrating her 25th… more »

On Friday, October 18, MedBen will be closing at 12:00 p.m. EST for a companywide recognition event. We will reopen at 8:00 a.m. EST on Monday, October 21. Although our client service departments will be closed early that day, you can still get answers… more »