Southeastern Grocers joins NationsBenefits network

NationsBenefits, a provider of supplemental benefits and healthcare fintech solutions serving the healthcare managed care market, announced that Southeastern Grocers, parent company and home of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, has joined NationsBenefits’ network of grocery and over-the-counter (OTC) retailers. Eligible Medicare Advantage and Medicaid members of NationsBenefits can purchase approved healthy grocery and OTC items at Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie locations.

Through the use of plan-sponsored funds distributed via NationsBenefits’ flex benefit card program, members will be able to purchase approved healthy foods, groceries, pantry staples, wellness essentials, and OTC medications in all Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery store locations across the Southeastern U.S., including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

“We are grateful to work with Southeastern Grocers, and we wholeheartedly believe this collaboration will make it that much easier for Medicare Advantage and Medicaid members across the Southeast to choose healthier options,” said NationsBenefits CEO Glenn Parker, MD.

NationsBenefits’ flex benefit card program enables health plans to provide their members with a convenient way to pay for eligible items and approved services. Members receive a personalized debit card that gives them access to funds that are loaded on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis.

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“Together with NationsBenefits, we can help customers conveniently access and discover many healthy options to support their wellness needs at all our Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie store locations,” said Gayle Shields, chief of Store Operations for SEG.

The direct point of sale integration went into effect in January 2024.