The partnership seeks to overcome barriers to access and affordability, advancing NationsBenefits’ mission to address social determinants of health (SDoH), enhance population health, and achieve better outcomes for members.
NationsBenefits has announced a new partnership with Dollar General.
By integrating with Dollar General at more than 20,000 locations across the nation, NationsBenefits’ proprietary Basket Adjudication Service (BAS) will provide health plan members with increased access to affordable and nutritious foods, over-the-counter products, medications, and other eligible essential wellness items.
The Basket Adjudication Service (BAS) technology is a cutting-edge platform designed to provide seamless, real-time adjudication of eligible items at the point of sale for millions of health plan members using their NationsBenefits Benefits Mastercard Prepaid Card.
This innovative solution not only enhances the shopping experience by simplifying transactions for members but also ensures strict compliance with health plan guidelines, creating a streamlined and reliable system.
“According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), more than 19 million people in the US live in USDA-defined food deserts, and for many of our members, Dollar General is the closest or most convenient store,” said Michael Parker, Co-CEO of NationsBenefits.
“This integration significantly enhances our ability to support more customers across the country and geographically dispersed populations. By welcoming Dollar General into our retail network, we are enabling members to use their benefits in a way that fits their lifestyle and needs while empowering them to make healthier choices.
This partnership seeks to overcome barriers to access and affordability, advancing NationsBenefits’ mission to address social determinants of health (SDoH), enhance population health, and achieve better outcomes for members.
“At Dollar General, we care about and are invested in the health of our communities,” said Emily Taylor, Dollar General’s Chief Merchandising Officer. “Our partnership with NationsBenefits will provide increased and affordable access to numerous health and wellness products for our customers and their families.
By combining Dollar General’s extensive retail footprint with NationsBenefits’ innovative technology, this collaboration is poised to make a significant impact on social determinants of health, ensuring underserved populations have greater and affordable access to the resources to live healthier lives.
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