Method and system for providing a flexible product purchase account for members of a healthcare organization
US7566000B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 17, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q20/40
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for facilitating a redemption of benefits for a customer with the use of a benefit card is provided that includes associating an identification code with the customer, the identification code being stored on the benefit card, accessing an account record associated with the identification code, and determining if an item presented for purchase by the customer is eligible for a benefit discount. Also included is calculating an appropriate discount for the item if it is determined that the item was eligible for a benefit discount.
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