For use with NexHealth Payments
Overview
Enable payment plans with Affirm
When you enable the Affirm payment option, patients receiving Payment requests of $1,000 or more will have the option to finance their payments through Affirm. This feature helps patients handle larger medical expenses while ensuring your practice maintains consistent cash flow.
1. Go to Payments Settings.
In Payments, select Settings in the upper-right.
2. Toggle on Enable payment plans.
Make sure the switch is teal.
With this enabled, patients have the option to select Affirm as their payment method and can receive approval in just a few seconds.
Affirm Payment Integration Information
How it works
Patients undergo a soft credit check through Affirm
Eligible patients receive up to three payment plan options with different interest rates
Once a patient selects a plan, your office receives the full payment amount immediately (minus standard processing fees of 6% + $0.30 per transaction)
The patient repays Affirm directly through manageable installments. Affirm manages this entire process, so you don't need to do anything.
Affirm Payment Integration Benefits
Immediate Full Payment
Receive the complete payment amount upfront from Affirm, eliminating collection delays.
Hassle-Free Collection
Affirm handles all monthly installment collections from patients, removing this administrative burden from your practice.
Seamless Patient Experience
Patients receive approval status in just 10-12 seconds, all within the NexHealth payment interface—no redirects to external websites or additional forms required.
Patient-Friendly Financing
Affirm offers:
Higher approval rates than many competitors
Lower interest rates than many alternatives
No deferred interest—rates are fixed and transparent from the start
No surprise interest accumulation if balances aren't paid early
Important Considerations
Approval status is valid for 4 weeks before expiring
Patients planning treatment months in advance may need requalification closer to their appointment
Processing fee: 6% + $0.30 per transaction (Example: A $1,000 payment will incur a $60.30 fee)
When Patients Value Affirm
Patients appreciate flexible payment options when:
Settling outstanding balances they've been unable to pay
Managing unexpected charges when insurance covers less than anticipated
Planning payment for upcoming treatments