NationsBenefits integrates with Dollar General
NationsBenefits, a supplemental benefits and healthcare fintech solutions provider, is partnering with Dollar General.
By integrating with Dollar General at more than 20,000 locations across the nation, the NationsBenefits’ Basket Analyzer Service will provide millions of health plan members with increased access to affordable and nutritious foods, over-the-counter products, medications and other eligible essential wellness items.
The Basket Analyzer Service technology is a 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.
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This 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, NationsBenefits said.
“According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than 19 million people in the U.S. 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.”
NationsBenefits pointed out that Dollar General’s unique real estate footprint helps meet the needs of underserved communities as approximately 75% of Americans are within 5 miles of a DG, and approximately 80% of their locations serve communities with fewer than 20,000 residents. This partnership seeks to overcome barriers to access and affordability, advancing NationsBenefits' mission to address social determinants of health, 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.”
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By combining Dollar General’s extensive retail footprint with NationsBenefits’ technology, this collaboration is poised to make an impact on social determinants of health, ensuring underserved populations have greater and affordable access to the resources to live healthier lives.