Weis Markets Joins NationsBenefits’ Retail Network

NationsBenefits’ point-of-sale (POS) integration allows Medicare Advantage and Medicaid members to easily purchase grocery and healthy food at stores in Seven Northeast states

PLANTATION, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NationsBenefits®, a leader in healthcare fintech solutions and supplemental benefits, has announced a new partnership with Weis Markets to enhance member access to nutritious food and wellness items through a seamless, tech-driven integration.

Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and Commercial cardholders can now use their Benefits Mastercard® Prepaid Card at more than 200 Weis Market locations in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia to purchase approved items. NationsBenefits card program enables health plans to provide members benefit funds configured and available to various programmatic requirements including over the counter, groceries, wellness items, and other services.

“We are excited to partner with Weis Markets to expand accessibility to healthy food and over the counter items,” said Michael Parker, Co-CEO of NationsBenefits. “We continuously evaluate opportunities to improve our members’ benefit experience and integrating with Weis Markets improves seniors’ ability to use their benefits at their convenient and local supermarket.”

This integration is powered by NationsBenefits’ Basket Analyzer Service (BAS). BAS enables item restrictions through its integrated point-of-sale software. This technology simplifies and improves upon the existing payments paradigm while enabling health plans to support wellness goals through targeted benefits programs.

“Weis Markets is excited to partner with NationsBenefits to provide our customers with an additional convenient payment option for essential groceries and wellness products,” said Nick Cicco, Vice President of Pharmacy “Partnering with NationsBenefits ensures that Weis Markets customers with eligible benefits are able to easily use their funds to support their health and everyday lives.”

Members can use their flex card at all Weis Markets locations for eligible products. For more information about the collaboration with Weis Markets, visit 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, gap closure, and fintech solutions aimed at driving growth, reducing costs, and delighting 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 of its members’ quality of life through its revolutionary and comprehensive suite of offerings. To learn more, visit NationsBenefits.com.

About Weis Markets

Founded in 1912, Weis Markets, Inc. is a Mid Atlantic food retailer operating 198 stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, West Virginia and Virginia. For more information, please visit: WeisMarkets.com or Facebook.com/WeisMarkets