NationsBenefits® Expands Grocery Access to United Supermarkets
Eligible Medicare Advantage and Medicaid Members can use their plan-funded supplemental benefit cards to purchase groceries at United Supermarkets stores.
NationsBenefits, the leading supplemental benefit and healthcare fintech platform for managed care organizations, has announced that Albertsons Companies, Inc.’s United Supermarkets grocery stores have joined its network of grocery and over-the-counter (OTC) retailers. This direct point-of-sale integration is powered by BAS which is NationsBenefits proprietary item restriction technology. This expansion allows health plan members to use their plan-funded supplemental benefit cards to now shop at United Supermarkets, Market Street, Albertsons Market and Amigo’s locations. NationsBenefits’ cards are already accepted at other Albertsons Cos. stores including Albertsons, Safeway, Tom Thumb, Randalls, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME and Shaw’s.
Glenn Parker, M.D., Co-CEO of NationsBenefits
Members with eligible health plan-funded benefits can purchase qualified grocery, OTC and wellness products with their health plan's flex card. Members receive a personalized prepaid card that gives them quick and easy access to funds that are loaded on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis. This provides members with convenient access to more nutritious options in their daily lives to improve their overall well-being.
“Through this new partnership with NationsBenefits, our guests at United Supermarket stores will enjoy expanded payment options for essential groceries and wellness products to support their health and wellness,” said Tony Crumpton, Chief Merchandising Officer at The United Family. “This collaboration underscores our commitment to ensure that individuals in our communities have convenient access to the items they need.”
NationsBenefits is now accepted at all Albertsons Cos. grocery stores. To find more information about the collaboration, please visit https://www.nationsbenefits.com.
About NationsBenefits
NationsBenefits® is a leading provider of supplemental benefits and fintech solutions and outcomes to the healthcare industry. NationsBenefits partners with managed care organizations to provide innovative healthcare, data analytics and gap closure, and fintech solutions to drive growth, reduce costs, and delight members. Combining its cutting-edge technology with targeted retailer partnerships, NationsBenefits empowers health plans to deliver impactful supplemental benefits to optimize member experiences and drive better health outcomes. By simplifying processes to make smarter choices and expanding access to benefits solutions, NationsBenefits aims to improve each member's quality of life through its revolutionary and comprehensive offering. To learn more, visit NationsBenefits.com.