Did You Know?
Did you know 1 in 20 adult outpatients (12 million people) are misdiagnosed every year?! One in five – 20% – original diagnosis are totally WRONG! Check out this infographic!! Health-Care-Out-of-Control
OTC Covid-19 Test Covered by Health Plans
As of January 15, 2022, the cost of over the counter Covid-19 tests has to be covered by health plans. Even if they are obtained without the involvement of a health care provider. The FAQ guidance issued by the COL, HHS and Treasury Department do not require tests to be covered if they are not […]
5 Pharmacy Benefit Insights to Share with Employees
The last thing an HR professional wants is unhappy plan members when their prescription prices suddenly change or are no longer covered. Here are five suggestions to share with employees during this time of year. These are simple ideas to keep in mind to maximize the member experience: Location, Location, Location – Not all pharmacies […]
The Annual Autumn Dance
Although the weather is still warm, autumn has arrived. With the cool nights and changing leaves, comes the annual dance called health plan renewal. Have you ever heard that 8% is the best we can do or we are happy to report we negotiated the renewal down to 6%? Well, your financial advisor would tell […]
Important Covid-19 Update
September 9, 2021, President Biden released a Covid-19 action plan outlining a six-point strategy that is “to ensure we are using every available tool to combat Covid-19 and save even more lives in the months ahead”. We are unsure of when the plan will be finalized, so more details to come. The following are the […]
Does enrolling in Medicare trigger an offer of COBRA?
Enrolling in #Medicare does not cause COBRA to start. Under the federal rules, COBRA must be offered to persons enrolled in the employer’s health plan only if… To read more, click on the following link: Does enrolling in Medicare trigger an offer of COBRA?
Ask MBA about Medicare
Get the coverage that fits your needs. Get the expertise of a LOCAL, licensed independent agent to guide you through the Medicare enrollment process and will be there to answer questions for years to come. We can enroll you in a plan over the phone or in our office, and without increasing your risk of […]
MBA gets Clever
Midwest Benefit Advisors is proud to announce our partnership with CleverRX to deliver discounts on medications. Over 70% of people can benefit from a prescription savings card due to high deductible health plans, high copays, and being underinsured. Clever Rx solution provides the deepest discounts on medications at your local pharmacy – Kroeger, CVS, Walmart, […]
Rx Supply Chain MGT 101
Contact us to learn about this simple strategy that instantly reduces risk and cost for your company and employees.
Capital Hill Grilling Drug Makers Again, and accomplishes what?
Read about Lawmakers in Washington questioning drug makers about the cost of insulin and its dramatic rise in price. CNN Article
