Albertsons Companies Helps Expand Affordable Access to Fresh Food and Wellness Products for Millions of Customers
30 März 2022 - 3:00PM
Business Wire
Company now accepts supplemental health benefits as part of its
commitment to creating access to food and promoting wellness
Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) announced today that customers
can now use supplemental benefits to purchase over-the-counter
medications and fresh produce in the company’s stores. The new
program provides convenient access to customers using pre-paid
cards funded by Medicare Advantage plans, employer incentives,
healthcare providers, or local governments, furthering the
company’s commitment to support the health and well-being of the
communities it serves.
“We are committed to offering solutions that deliver access to
healthy produce and meals, reduce food insecurity and provide
solutions for chronic condition management,” said Omer Gajial, EVP
of Pharmacy and Health at Albertsons Cos. “Using supplemental
benefits enables shoppers to conveniently shop for fresh food and
over-the-counter medications contributing to their overall health
and well-being.”
Albertsons Cos. has partnered with technology payments platforms
such as Solutran’s S3 to make it convenient for eligible
cardholders to use their health plan funds to shop for hundreds of
fresh produce and over-the-counter products in Albertsons Cos.
stores. Customers can use their pre-paid cards in stores to easily
shop for eligible items and make healthier choices.
“Albertsons Companies stores are a very popular shopping
destination for millions of Medicare Advantage members using the
Solutran S3 benefits platform,” said Mike Rahman, President of
Solutran. “This year, the platform will issue approximately $5
billion in food and over-the-counter benefits.”
Albertsons Cos. also accepts Fresh Bucks, a local government
supplemental program supported by S3 which launched in Seattle to
help consumers afford fruits and vegetables. The company is working
to expand programs like Fresh Bucks to more stores.
About Albertsons Companies
Albertsons Companies is a leading food and drug retailer that
operates stores across 34 states and the District of Columbia with
more than 20 well-known 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. The Company is committed
to helping people across the country live better lives by making a
meaningful difference, neighborhood by neighborhood.
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