MedBen - Texas | HealthLuminate

Health Plan Overview

Insurance Company	MedBen
State	Texas
Website	medben.com
Number of Hospitals in Network	2
Number of Plans Offered	1

Network Hospital Locations

Hospitals in Network (2)

Stephens Memorial HospitalFoundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio

Available Plans

HMO

1 plan

Plan Details

Plan Name	Plan Type
Ameriben Solutions	HMO

Recent News

2025-05-05

MedBen reported on the growing momentum against PBM-owned pharmacies, noting that similar legislation to a new law in Arkansas has recently been introduced in Texas, as well as Vermont and New York. The article discusses concerns about market consolidation and conflicts of interest in the prescription drug supply chain, which these legislative efforts aim to address.

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.

Brian Fargus

Vice President of Sales & Marketing

Serving MedBen clients since 1992. 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.

Lori Kane

Leadership (Departments)

Provides leadership for MedBen's Claims, Client Services, Administration and Specialty Services Departments. Her 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.

Ed Nydegger

Vice President Of Finance

Background information not available in public scan.

Jess Schmidt

Manager of Marketing & Analytics

Joined MedBen in 2020 and was promoted to manager in 2022. Successfully completed the Community Leadership Program offered by the Licking County Chamber of Commerce, which sharpened her understanding of leadership and communication.