High-deductible health plans (HDHPs) frequently get a bad rap as a way that employers can shift more health care costs over to employees, or as a deterrent for employees to get needed care. But when used effectively, HDHPs can benefit employer and… more »

At MedBen, we are dedicated to giving our clients the information they need to make smart benefits management decision, in part through a variety of education session through MedBen University (MBU). In addition to presentations on such topics as… more »

MedBen kicked off its 2015 MedBen University (MBU) season in fine fashion, as an attentive audience filled the Morrow Conference Center on February 26 to receive timely information about health benefits management. This year's first session,… more »

A recent study demonstrates how medical costs differ greatly across the U.S. -- and begs the question of how much of that cost variation is justified. According to Forbes, the analysis from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association showed that the… more »

A new study offers a sobering reminder that practicing healthy habits won't simply improve your lifestyle -- it'll potentially save you a bundle of cash to boot. MedCity News reports that economists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… more »

We've read a fair amount of opinion pieces lately that question the need for an annual physical examination. Invariably, they come down to the same premise: Does the money saved from detecting a serious condition in its early stages offset the cost of… more »

Despite this year's introduction of the employer mandate and uncertainty about the Affordable Care Act in general, most employers say they're committed to providing group health care coverage for the foreseeable future, a recent study finds. Employer… 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 »

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 »

Absenteeism among obese workers in the United States costs employers about $8.65 billion each year, according to a study published in the latest issue of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Costs associated with obesity-related work… more »

When it comes to health care cost savings -- in particular, the money that comes out of the patient's pocket -- every little bit helps. And a new study suggests that with a bit of research, patients can keep a bigger share of their hard-earned money.… more »