MedBen - Ohio | HealthLuminate

Health Plan Overview

Insurance Company	MedBen
State	Ohio
Website	medben.com
Number of Hospitals in Network	19
Number of Plans Offered	4

Network Hospital Locations

Hospitals in Network (19)

Kettering Health Greene MemorialMount Carmel East and WestKnox Community HospitalHolzer GallipolisKettering Health Main CampusKettering Health HamiltonKettering Health DaytonMarietta Memorial HospitalThe Christ HospitalKettering Health MiamisburgMount Carmel New Albany Surgical HospitalDiley Ridge Medical CenterSoin Medical CenterKettering Health TroySelby General HospitalHolzer Medical Center - JacksonCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterAkron Children's HospitalMount Carmel Behavioral Health

Available Plans

HMO

4 plans

Plan Details

Plan Name	Plan Type
Med Ben	HMO
MedBen	HMO
MedBen Health Benefits	HMO
Medical Benefits Mutual/MedBen	HMO

Recent News

2025-05-19

According to a report from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, U.S. prescription drug spending increased by 10.2% in 2024, reaching nearly $806 billion. This surge was largely driven by GLP-1 medications, used for diabetes treatment and weight loss, which topped the list in expenditures and were the fastest-growing segment. MedBen, as a benefits administrator, reports on this industry trend.

2025-01-28

MedBen's forensic claims review process, which emphasizes accountability over auto-adjudication, resulted in average client savings of $15.37 per employee per month in 2024. This approach focuses on targeted claim reviews to achieve significant savings on top of PPO discounts, utilizing talent, technology, and a physician-driven strategy for cost containment. Ohio is mentioned in the context of their services.

State Leadership

Kurt Harden

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Serving MedBen clients since 1991. Oversees the development of innovative cost-saving solutions and long-term strategies for clients in the areas of clinical claim review, pharmacy benefit coverage, wellness and value-based care. Active in his community, serving in a variety of volunteer and elected positions with local business, governmental, and educational organizations.

Caroline Fraker

President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Privacy Officer

Serving MedBen clients since 1992. A 40-plus year benefits veteran, leads the MedBen team and assists clients with regulatory compliance issues. Past Chair of the Board of the Society of Professional Benefits Administrators (SPBA) and a member of the Licking County Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee.

Wendell Crain

Vice President of Information Systems and Chief Security Officer

Serving MedBen clients since 2003. Oversees MedBen's comprehensive security measures, including electronic data security.

Lori Kane

Leadership for Claims, Client Services, Administration and Specialty Services Departments

Provides leadership for MedBen's Claims, Client Services, Administration and Specialty Services Departments. Talent for handling a wide range of administrative responsibilities allows MedBen to have both claims production and client service processes under the same management umbrella.

Brian Fargus

Vice President of Sales & Marketing

Serving MedBen clients since 2000. Directs MedBen's sales and marketing efforts, including its self-funded services, pharmacy solutions, wellness program and consumer-driven products. Has been in the insurance industry since 1992, working in life insurance, HMO, Medicare Advantage, and brokerage services before joining MedBen.