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Help Make it Easier for Your People to Pay for Healthcare

We asked our Chief People Officer Iveta Brigis what better healthcare means to her. Here’s what she had to say.

Meet Iveta Brigis and Bethany Davidson

Iveta and Bethany lead People Operations at Paytient, and they’ve seen firsthand how giving employees an easier way to pay for care can change their lives — while also saving the company money.

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Iveta Brigis

Chief People Officer

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Bethany Davidson: Smiling woman with long wavy hair wearing a black blazer and a necklace against a plain background.

Bethany Davidson,
SHRM-CP

Senior People Partner

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How employees currently handle out of pocket costs:

Option

Reality

Pay in full

Challenging for 38% of employees with unexpected bills

Use credit card

22.8% APR = $1,500 expense costs $1,841 over 1 year

Use HSA/FSA

Limited balance before processed contributions; doesn’t cover all care costs

Skip the care

Deferred treatment, and the costs compound

Paytient

No interest, no fees, no required credit checks, flexible repayments

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Iveta Brigis: Smiling woman with short brown hair wearing a black jacket and white shirt on gray background.

Iveta Brigis

Chief People Officer

What is Paytient?

Bethany: "I think the simplest way to put it is that Paytient gives people the peace of mind to actually use the care they’re entitled to. It’s not insurance — it’s the bridge that gets them to the doctor without hesitation."

Iveta: "Exactly. It makes every other part of your benefit strategy work better because it removes the financial friction from the moment of care."

Paytient makes it easier for people to pay for, save on, and ultimately access healthcare when they need it.

We provide employees with additional healthcare purchasing power to pay for out-of-pocket healthcare costs — medical, dental, vision, even vet bills. They pay it back over time through simple payroll deductions with no interest or fees — ever.

The payment schedule is fully customizable with each transaction.

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The problem

Most manufacturing employers are in one of three coverage situations. Paytient works for all of them.

Whether you're a shop that offers nothing, one that offers medical but not dental or vision, or one with a full plan and an HDHP deductible — Paytient closes the gap to healthcare affordability.

No benefits yet

You want to offer something. You just don't know where to start.

No plan to manage. No premiums. No HR complexity. A card your employees use for medical, dental, vision, Rx, and more. Set up in 20 minutes. The first real benefit you can offer your workforce — today.

Paytient is your first benefit.

Partial coverage

You have medical. But dental, vision, and Rx are gaps you haven't closed.

Only 40–60% of manufacturers at this size offer dental. Fewer than half offer vision. Workers are self-paying for care your plan doesn't touch. Paytient closes all four gaps with one card, without adding a second or third benefits program.

Paytient fills what your plan misses.

Full coverage + HDHP

Your plan exists. But a $2,631 deductible means it doesn't work when workers need it.

Your workforce has coverage on paper. In practice, they're deferring care they can't afford to pay for. Paytient bridges the deductible — workers afford care at the moment they need it, repay over time. Conditions stay managed. Your cost trend slows.

Paytient bridges the deductible.

Healthcare Purchasing Power + Cost-Smoothing

The "Toothache" Philosophy of Financial Wellness

Iveta: “There’s a Tibetan Buddhist concept I love: the greatest feeling in the world is not having a toothache. You don’t notice it when it’s gone; you just feel 'normal.' That’s what cost-smoothing does. It enables a $1,000 emergency bill to be paid in ten $100 payments. It makes the crisis feel like a non-event."

The purchasing power pays the bill, the employee pays it back over time — for less financial stress and better cash flow.

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A Real-Life Story

What happens when life hits?

Bethany: “My husband was building a cabin and there was an accident — an explosion.

He ended up in the ICU with 2nd and 3rd-degree burns. At that moment, as an HR leader, I knew exactly what our deductible was. I knew the bill was going to be thousands. But because of Paytient, I didn't spend one second worrying about the bill. I spent every second being there for him instead.

That’s the gift we give our employees: the ability to be present for their families, instead of worrying about their finances.”

Paytient is more than just a card or an app. We’re changing how healthcare happens, and building a Better Care Economy.

Why Your Team Needs Paytient

Iveta: “In addition to the importance of helping people get the healthcare they need when they need it, our company is saving money everyday because of it — we’re curbing high-cost claims and lowering prescription costs.”

"...and if you want employees to transition to HDHPs as a cost-saving measure, you must give them a tool to manage that deductible. When they aren't worried about upfront out-of-pocket costs, you unlock the real ROI — which is driven by plan migration, talent retention, and long-term cost savings.”

When you reduce costs for both the company and its people, everyone wins — living healthier, happier lives because of it.

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The "HR to HR" FAQ

Get answers to common (but key) questions about Paytient.

Who is this for?

Iveta: "It’s for everyone. But especially for people with more medical needs. It is a moral imperative. It changes their life."

When can I buy Paytient? And when can I roll it out?

Bethany: "Don't wait for Open Enrollment. Everyone is overwhelmed then. Launch it in the 'quiet' months as a surprise gift of wellness. It creates a massive moment of delight."

How much work is it every pay period?

Bethany: "I know what you're thinking because I thought it too: 'How much work is this for my team?' Honestly? It takes 45 seconds to process the deductions. It’s the lowest-lift, highest-impact benefit I’ve ever rolled out."

Does Paytient replace an HSA?

Iveta: "Nope. It’s the HSA’s best friend. Let your HSA grow and invest. Use Paytient for the 'now' and pay it back with 0% interest."

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Are you attending SHRM 2026?

Let's skip the pitch and talk strategy.

Find our team at the Paytient booth (#1929)! We’d love to team up to make healthcare more affordable for your people —and help you unlock the cost-savings that comes with a healthier workforce.

Still have questions?

Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Get in touch to chat with our team.