FuturHealth Launches Affirm to Offer a Flexible, Transparent Way to Pay Over Time for GLP-1 Medications and Wellness Solutions

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FuturHealth has partnered with Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) to offer flexible payment solutions for GLP-1 medications and wellness services. The integration allows approved customers to finance treatments like Wegovy and Ozempic, which can cost over $1,000 monthly, through transparent payment plans with 0% APR options.

Customers can select Affirm at checkout, undergo a quick eligibility check, and choose between biweekly or monthly payment schedules. The partnership aims to make personalized wellness more accessible while ensuring responsible lending practices with no late or hidden fees.

According to Affirm's VP of SMB and Platform Partnerships, the company has experienced 90% year-over-year growth in healthcare provider partnerships, reflecting increasing consumer demand for flexible healthcare payment options.

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• 90% year-over-year growth in healthcare provider partnerships
• Expansion into high-value healthcare market with $1000+ monthly transactions
• Strategic partnership with FuturHealth increases market presence in wellness sector

Negative

• Potential credit risk from high-value healthcare financing
• 0% APR offerings may impact profit margins

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SAN DIEGO, March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FuturHealth, a leading provider of personalized weight-loss solutions, today announced the launch of Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth. Now approved FuturHealth customers can use Affirm's flexible, transparent pay-over-time options to purchase medications, including branded GLP-1 options such as Wegovy and Ozempic, as well as personalized meal plans, consultations, and lab services.

These medications and wellness solutions have shown effectiveness in managing weight and related health conditions but can cost upwards of $1000 per month. By offering Affirm, FuturHealth is providing customers with a more responsible way to pay over time. Applying is simple: when checking out on FuturHealth's website, customers can select Affirm as a payment option and complete a quick eligibility check. If approved, they can choose from customized biweekly or monthly payment plans – with as low as 0% APR – and confirm their purchase.

As is always true with Affirm, FuturHealth customers will only be approved for financing Affirm believes can and will be repaid, and Affirm will not charge any late or hidden fees.

"Launching with Affirm is an important step in advancing FuturHealth's mission to make personalized, science-backed wellness more accessible at scale," said FuturHealth co-founder & CEO Luke Mahoney. "Flexible, transparent payment options are essential to that goal, and Affirm's breadth of payment plans — including longer terms — and commitment to no late or hidden fees were key reasons we chose to offer them at checkout. This launch helps us deliver high-quality care with greater convenience for our customers."

"Consumers are increasingly seeking flexibility and clarity in how they pay for healthcare, and Affirm is proud to deliver that," said Yvonne Herrera, VP of SMB and Platform Partnerships at Affirm. "By offering the ability to pay in a way that fits their needs, we're giving individuals the freedom to manage costs on their own terms, without gotchas. This level of transparency and choice has historically been unavailable in healthcare, which is why we've seen 90% year-over-year growth in provider partnerships. With today's launch on FuturHealth, we're excited to expand that momentum and empower even more consumers to invest in their health with confidence."

Customers can visit FuturHealth's website to select Affirm as a payment option today.

About FuturHealth:
FuturHealth is your partner in weight loss, providing personalized guidance designed to work with your everyday life. Together with a team of doctors, dieticians, and weight-loss experts, we combine scientifically-proven medications with clinically-crafted, expertly-curated meals for quick, easy, effective, and affordable wins. Founded with a mission to create a holistic and personalized alternative to traditional, one-size-fits-all weight-loss solutions, we meet each person where they are on their unique journey, empowering them to confidently take control of their well-being at every step of the way. With a network of 6,000 providers across 48 states, FuturHealth has transformed the lives of over 1.5 million patients and counting. In under a year, it has achieved an extraordinary 980% growth in active patients and facilitated over 6 billion online interactions.

About Affirm:
Affirm's mission is to deliver honest financial products that improve lives. By building a new kind of payment network – one based on trust, transparency and putting people first – we empower millions of consumers to spend and save responsibly, and give thousands of businesses the tools to fuel growth. Unlike most credit cards and other pay-over-time options, we never charge any late or hidden fees. Follow Affirm on social media: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | X.

Payment options through Affirm are subject to eligibility, and are provided by these lending partners: affirm.com/lenders. CA residents: Loans by Affirm Loan Services, LLC are made or arranged pursuant to California Finance Lender license 60DBO-111681.

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FAQ

How much can customers save on GLP-1 medications through FuturHealth's Affirm partnership?

Customers can access 0% APR payment plans for GLP-1 medications that typically cost over $1,000 per month, spreading the cost over biweekly or monthly payments.

What payment terms does Affirm (AFRM) offer for FuturHealth's wellness services?

Affirm offers customizable biweekly or monthly payment plans with 0% APR options, without any late or hidden fees.

What is Affirm's (AFRM) growth rate in healthcare provider partnerships as of March 2025?

Affirm reports 90% year-over-year growth in healthcare provider partnerships.

What services can be financed through Affirm on FuturHealth's platform?

Customers can finance GLP-1 medications (Wegovy and Ozempic), personalized meal plans, consultations, and lab services.