Albertsons partners with benefits provider
Albertsons Cos. is now accepting select health plan benefits as payment.
The Idaho-based grocery conglomerate has joined the NationsBenefits network of grocery and over-the-counter (OTC) retailers, enabling members of the health plan managed care provider to purchase groceries via the NationsBenefits Benefits Pro Portal. Thousands of Albertsons stores across banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Acme and Shaw’s are now part of the Benefits Pro Portal’s retail partner marketplace.
The NationsBenefits Benefits Pro Portal is an all-in-one solution that allows members to search and shop for eligible groceries and wellness products, manage spending allowances, and track order status in real-time.
NationsBenefits Benefits Mastercard Prepaid Card enables health plans to provide their members with a way to pay for eligible items and approved services. Members receive a personalized prepaid card that gives them access to funds that are loaded on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis.
Southeastern Grocers (SEG), parent company of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie, began partnering with NationsBenefits in January 2024, while Instacart initiated a collaboration with the benefits provider in April 2024.
"We are pleased to partner with NationsBenefits to expand access to essential groceries for Medicare Advantage members through the Benefits Pro Portal," said Irina Pelphrey, VP of health and managed care at Albertsons Cos. "This collaboration underscores our commitment to enhancing the well-being of our communities and ensuring that individuals have convenient access to the items they need to support their health and wellness."
"Our partnership with Albertsons Cos. marks a significant step towards enhancing the lifestyle and well-being of our members," said Glenn Parker, M.D., CEO of NationsBenefits. "Offering the most seamless benefit experience for our health plans and members alike has been a driving force since our inception. Building a Marketplace for our members to access healthy food items delivered to their homes from their favorite local supermarket, with our technology and call center associates by their side, firmly cements our leadership in flex benefits retail space."
As of Dec. 2, 2023, Boise-based Albertsons Companies operated 2,271 retail food and drug stores with 1,726 pharmacies, 401 associated fuel centers, 22 dedicated distribution centers and 19 manufacturing facilities. The Company operates stores across 34 states and the District of Columbia with 24 banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets and Balducci's Food Lovers Market.