Paytient Named Preferred Vendor by Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP)

Aligning to Improve Healthcare Affordability and Outcomes for Safety Net Plan Members

COLUMBIA, Mo., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Paytient, the healthcare payments company helping people better access and afford care, and the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP), representing 84 health plans nationwide, today announced a new partnership naming Paytient as a Preferred Vendor for ACAP member plans. This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to a vision of equitable, affordable, high-quality care that is accessible regardless of income.

ACAP plans serve 30 million individuals in Medicaid, Medicare, Marketplace, and other programs, often caring for populations with complex needs and limited financial resources. Both organizations recognize that even modest out-of-pocket expenses can prevent members from seeking necessary medical, dental, or pharmacy care, leading to delayed treatment and potentially worse health outcomes.

Paytient provides health plans with payment solutions to enable members to pay for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses over time - always without interest or fees. By smoothing out-of-pocket costs, Paytient empowers individuals to access care when needed, directly addressing the financial friction that often hinders timely treatment and medication adherence.

"ACAP's mission is deeply rooted in improving the health and well-being of people with low-incomes or significant health needs," said Margaret A. Murray, CEO of ACAP. "Out-of-pocket costs can be a critical pain point for the people our plans serve. Our member plans look forward to learning more about the ways Paytient's HPA can directly address affordability, reduce barriers to care, and ultimately support better health outcomes for plan members."

The partnership aims to make Paytient's solution more readily available to ACAP member plans seeking effective ways to enhance member benefits and reduce the impact of cost-related care avoidance. By improving the ability of members to manage healthcare expenses, Paytient can help ensure that the coverage provided by ACAP plans translates into tangible access to care.

"We founded Paytient with the belief that everyone should be able to afford the healthcare they need," said Brian Whorley, founder and CEO of Paytient. "ACAP and its member plans are on the front lines, serving populations who often face the greatest challenges with out-of-pocket costs. Being named a Preferred Vendor is not just an honor; it's a validation of our shared vision. We are excited to work with ACAP plans to empower their members, improve financial stability, and meaningfully enhance health outcomes by making healthcare costs more manageable."

ACAP member plans interested in learning more about Paytient can submit an inquiry form here.

About Paytient
Paytient is transforming how Americans access and afford healthcare. The company provides employer- or health plan-embedded payment solutions that members can use to pay for out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and veterinary expenses.

About the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP)
ACAP represents 84 health plans, which collectively provide health coverage to more than 30 million people. Safety Net Health Plans serve their members through Medicaid, Medicare, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the Marketplace and other publicly-sponsored health programs. For more information, visit communityplans.net.

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