Nationwide Launches ClearAccess Platform for Health Plan Management

Nationwide has unveiled its innovative ClearAccess platform, a tool designed to help employers manage health plans by addressing employees' healthcare needs while minimizing unexpected medical expenses. By leveraging AI-driven technology, ClearAccess facilitates efficient navigation of healthcare services and aims to reduce hospital visits. A key component of Nationwide’s Self-Funded Program, this platform is supported by ClearHealth Strategies, Goodbill, and BillingNav, allowing users to search symptoms, identify local healthcare providers, and anticipate service costs.

According to Casey Lanto, head of Nationwide Group Benefits Product and Operations, this initiative enables comprehensive member navigation, aiding customers in exploring care options and averting surprising expenses. The Self-Funded Program targets employers with a workforce of 2 to 500 employees, helping them efficiently manage self-funded health benefits and providing employees with robust coverage. The program underscores Nationwide's commitment to making healthcare plans more accessible and cost-effective.

Patrick Haig, co-founder and CEO of Goodbill, addressed the misconception that low costs and quality member experiences are mutually exclusive. He emphasized that enabling members to access affordable quality care can lower costs across the board. Haig expressed enthusiasm for partnering with Nationwide, a distinguished name in the insurance industry, to deliver this solution to employers. For more information on Nationwide’s Self-Funded Program, interested parties are encouraged to contact Nationwide via their website.