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by Ms. Katelynn Sauer Published 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago

How do I apply for an OTC card?

You can use your OTC card for covered items at participating local retailers, including:

  • CVS.
  • Walgreens.
  • Duane Reade.
  • Rite Aid.
  • Dollar General.
  • Family Dollar.
  • Walmart.

How do I use the OTC mobile app?

With Healthy Benefits+, you can:

  • View your benefit balance
  • Review your shopping options
  • Browse qualifying items
  • Use your card number or barcode to redeem benefits
  • Review your transaction history
  • Update your account information

How do you activate your OTC Medicare card?

  • Baking Staples (includes dry thickeners and flour and cornmeal, including nut and seed flours) (excludes sugar & salt; sugar & salt substitutes allowed)
  • Bottled Water (carbonated/uncarbonated/unflavored with no added sugar)
  • Dried & Canned Beans
  • Dried Pasta
  • Electrolyte-rich Sports Drinks (with no added sugar)
  • Fresh & Frozen Fruit (with no added sugar)

More items...

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How do I get a OTC network card?

Call OTC Card Services at 1-888-682-2400 (24 hours, 7 days a week) or go online to the OTC Network Website (Please note by clicking on this link, you will leave the Kalos Health website). QUESTIONS? Call our Member Services Department at 1-800-399-1954 (TTY: 711), Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 8:00pm.

How do I get an OTC card in NYC?

Call the Member Services/dedicated Member Services team phone number on your Member ID card for assistance, or pick up an OTC/OTC Plus replacement card at your nearest Healthfirst Community Office.

What is OTC allowance card?

The OTC plus Card, with a new design for 2022, is a benefit you can use to purchase covered non-prescription health items like allergy medicine, cough drops, sleep aids and much more. You can also use your card to buy eligible healthy food items like dairy products, meats and more. Over 90,000 items are covered!

How do I order my OTC card from Walmart online?

How to Pay Using the OTC Card at Walmart?First, you need to open a Walmart account on Walmart.com to be able to pay for goods online.After placing all our purchases on the cart, head to check out. Your card has a 17-digit account number and a 4-digit security code that you will use when purchasing items online.

How often does the OTC card reload?

At the beginning of each calendar quarter, your OTC card is loaded with the quarterly OTC amount for your plan. Your balance does not carry over—try to spend the full amount before the end of each quarter. Don't throw out your card—it will be reloaded at the start of the next calendar quarter.

Can I withdraw cash from my OTC card?

Benefits to OTC Withdrawals / Cash Advances: The benefit to an OTC cash withdrawal is that you can withdraw a larger amount, up to $705 per transaction with the same withdrawal fee.

Is OTC card a debit card?

Members receive a point-of-sale VISA debit card with a pre-determined allowance for approved, health-related OTC products such as cold or allergy medications, compression socks, and sleep aids. They can use the OTC debit card at any of the thousands of retail partner locations across the country.

Can I buy groceries with my OTC card?

Limitations and restrictions may apply. * Only members eligible for Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill (SSBCI) can use their OTC allowance to purchase plan-approved groceries. If you are a current member and already have an OTC/Grocery card, you can continue using it.

Can you use OTC card on Amazon?

A: In order to purchase OTC medicines with an FSA or HSA card, you need a prescription — and this feature is not yet supported by Amazon. That said, you can use other payment methods to purchase these items on Amazon and then request reimbursement from your plan administrator.

What is an example of an OTC you can buy at Walmart?

What can you purchase with an OTC Card at Walmart?Denture-related products.Digestive medications.First-aid materials.Orthopedic support.Pain relievers.Sleep aids.Wart removal products.Cold and cough medications.More items...•

Can I use my OTC card online at Walgreens?

We're providing a Priority Health Medicare OTC card you can use to purchase health items online, in-store at Walmart, CVS, Kroger and Walgreens and by phone. Select plans receive an allowance each quarter to purchase items.

What are eligible OTC items?

Over-the-Counter. (OTC) Covered Items. ... Abdominal Supports & Rib Belts. Acid Controllers. ... Anti-Diarrheals. Anti-Diarrheal Tabs, Liquids & Caps.Antifungal Treatments. Antifungal Powders, Creams, Liquids & Sprays. ... Anti-Gas. Mixed/Miscellaneous Anti-Gas.Anti-Itch Treatments. ... Antiparasitic Treatments. ... Braces.More items...

How to replace an OTC card?

A replacement card will be mailed to you within 7-10 business days. Once you receive your new OTC card, activate your card by calling 1‑888‑682‑2400 and enter your Card Number and your ArchCare Advantage Member ID when prompted.

How much is the OTC card for 2021?

In 2021, the OTC card benefit is $120 per month (up to $1,440 per year). Any remaining balance at the end of the month will not carry over to the next month. You can use this card to buy covered items from a participating retailer. Please note that not all OTC items are covered. Your card will only work for covered items.

What to do if you forgot your OTC card?

If you forget to bring your OTC card with you to the participating store or pharmacy, or if you are not able to swipe your card at checkout, you may ask for reimbursement using a paper claim form (coming soon).

How to check OTC balance?

You can check the balance on your OTC card at any time by: 1 calling 1‑888‑682‑2400. You will be asked to enter your OTC card number. 2 or by visiting www.otcmember.com. Once on the site, you will be asked to enter your OTC card number. 3 or by calling Member Services

How to activate ArchCare card?

To activate your card, please call 1‑888‑682‑2400 and enter your Card Number and your ArchCare Advantage Member ID, or go to www.myotccard.com.

How to activate OTC Plus card?

Visit otcnetwork.com/ to activate your OTC Plus card and for a list of approved items and participating pharmacies and retailers. To purchase OTC items online or by mail order, visit otcnations.com or call 1-877-236-7027, Monday to Friday, 8am–8pm. Please have your OTC Plus card with your 19-digit member benefit card number ready.

How much does HMO pay for OTC?

Increased Benefits Plan (HMO) members will receive $15 per month for purchase of OTC items (approved non-prescription drugs and health-related items). Any unused balance will automatically expire at the end of each month or upon disenrollment from the plan. Signature (HMO) members may choose, as one of three Choice Extras benefits, ...

Is HealthFirst an HMO?

Healthfirst Health Plan, Inc. is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the New York Medicaid program. Enrollment in Healthfirst Medicare Plan depends on contract renewal.

How to activate OTC card?

How do I activate the OTC and Grocery Card? Before you use your OTC and Grocery card, you need to activate it by visiting www.otcnetwork.com/Member or calling us. Once activated, you can use your OTC and Grocery Card for eligible purchases at participating stores and bodegas.

How to report a lost OTC card?

To report a lost or stolen OTC and Grocery Card, call us. We will have a new O TC and Grocery Card mailed to your home within 7-10 business days. To activate your new card, go to www.otcnetwork.com/Member or call us.

How to check OTC balance?

Yes. You can check your balance online anytime at www.otcnetwork.com/Member. Once on the site, you will be asked to enter your 19-digit OTC and Grocery Card Number. On the next screen, you will be asked to enter your VNSNY CHOICE Total Member ID Number to log in and check your balance.

When does my grocery card reload?

As long as you are an active member, on the first day of every month, your OTC and Grocery card will automatically reload. You have the full month to use your benefit amount. Be aware that any balance remaining at the end of the month does not roll over to the next month.

Do you need a pin to buy prescriptions?

No PIN or signature is required for in-store purchases — it works just like a pre-paid card. Go to the checkout lanes, and simply swipe the card for payment. If you need to pay for prescriptions, you’ll need to use a different card. This card is for eligible OTC and Grocery item purchases only.

Help me Choose a Plan

In 2021 Horizon NJ TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) members are eligible to receive an Over-the-Counter (OTC) Benefit Card which is a pre-loaded quarterly credit that you can use to purchase over-the-counter and health-related items from participating retail stores.

Ordering OTC products just got easier

In addition to using your Horizon NJ TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) OTC Benefit Card at participating retail locations, now you can enjoy the convenience of ordering OTC medications, first-aid supplies, and health- and wellness-related items through mail order and delivery at no additional cost.

Over the Counter (OTC) benefit card - 2021

The OTC plus Card is a benefit you can use to purchase covered non-prescription health items like allergy medicine, cough drops, sleep aids and much more. You can also use your card to buy eligible healthy food items like dairy products, meats and more. Over 90,000 items are covered!

Over-the-counter (OTC) benefit card – 2022

The OTC plus Card, with a new design for 2022, is a benefit you can use to purchase covered non-prescription health items like allergy medicine, cough drops, sleep aids and much more. You can also use your card to buy eligible healthy food items like dairy products, meats and more. Over 90,000 items are covered!

What is Medicare Advantage over the counter?

What is the Medicare Advantage Over the Counter Drug Card? A Medicare Advantage over the counter drug card is a prepaid card for products. You can use your card to buy most health products, as well as medications. Your insurance carrier is in charge of reloading your card each month. Most major retail stores accept these cards, ...

Can products vary depending on your provider?

Products can vary depending on your provider and plan.

Does Medicare Advantage cover over the counter drugs?

Medicare Advantage policies will often partner with large retail pharmacies. By doing this, it enables people to use over the counter benefits with their drug card. Some plans even include home delivery of your over the counter drugs. Your drug card balance and benefits will vary depending on your specific plan.

Do pharmacies accept OTC cards?

Different pharmacies and stores can provide you with the over-the-counter products you need. Most major pharmacies and stores accept OTC drug cards, but of course, will vary.

Does insurance take reloading cards?

Your insurance carrier is in charge of reloading your card each month. Most major retail stores accept these cards, so you shouldn’t face difficulty in using them.

Does MedicareFAQ have everything?

MedicareFAQ has everything you need to do Medicare right. We can guide you through the start of the process if you’re brand new.

Can I get an OTC card without Medicare?

Can I Get an OTC Drug Card Without Medicare Advantage Coverage? Unfortunately, Medicare doesn’t cover the cost of your over the counter health products. Which means you’ll have to pay for things such as cold and flu medicine. But if you decide that you need help covering over the counter medications, you can buy a Medicare Advantage plan. ...

What is the OTC benefit for BCBSRI?

About the over-the-counter (OTC) benefit. All BCBSRI Medicare Advantage members get a debit card loaded with $25-$200/quarter to buy a wide range of health-related items such as cold remedies and personal care items.

Can you order over the phone on a symlink?

Members also can order products over the phone. Items will be shipped to you at no cost.

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