NationsBenefits, a healthcare fintech platform specializing in supplemental benefits and outcomes, has expanded its retail network through a collaboration with Walgreens, enabling members of its health plan partners to use their Benefits Mastercard Prepaid Card at Walgreens locations across the U.S. This partnership grants members access to eligible over-the-counter health and wellness products. The integration leverages NationsBenefits' proprietary Basket Analyzer Service technology and Mastercard's payment network to facilitate seamless, real-time transactions while adhering to health plan guidelines.
The collaboration aims to enhance healthcare access, particularly for underserved communities, by simplifying the payment process and improving benefit utilization. Michael Parker, Co-CEO of NationsBenefits stated, “By combining the trusted convenience of Walgreens with our advanced technology infrastructure, we are bridging gaps to access and empowering health plans to better serve their members and enhance health outcomes.” NationsBenefits' services include medically tailored meals, food prescriptions, and personalized support from registered dietitians.
