ELIGIBLE AND NON-ELIGIBLE ITEMS – Eligible Items
You can use your OTC card to purchase the following items:
Non-Eligible Items
The following items are some examples of items that are not covered by your OTC card:
How do I download the OTC app?
Visit the App Store or GooglePlay and search OTC Network to download the latest version of the OTC Network Mobile App. The app is right at your fingertips, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Add your19-digit IBX Care Card number and last four digits of your member ID to get started with creating your account.
What OTC means in Walmart?
As part of your plan, you have access to savings on eligible over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and health-related items by using your OTC benefit.
Is shampoo and conditioner HSA eligible?
While some exceptions may vary, shampoo is generally not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
How often do you get over-the-counter benefits?
How Your OTC Benefit Works – At the beginning of each calendar quarter, your OTC card is loaded with the quarterly OTC amount for your plan.
| Jan– Mar | Apr– Jun | Jul– Sep | Oct– Dec | |
| CareAdvantage Preferred (HMO) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| CareAdvantage Prime (HMO) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| CarePartners Access (PPO) | $65 | $65 | $65 | $65 |
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.5 Easy Ways to Enjoy Your Benefits
In-store —Swipe your OTC card at participating retailers, including CVS, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Rite Aid, Stop & Shop, Walgreens, and Walmart. Login to carepartnersct.com/order-OTC to find a participating store near you. Online through Medline —To activate your online account, make sure you have your new OTC card and your member ID number from your CarePartners of Connecticut ID card. Go to carepartnersct.com/order-OTC and click “Create an account.” Enter an email and password. When prompted, enter your member ID number and your OTC card number. After your account is activated, you can log-in using only your email and password. To purchase items, click on “Locations” at the top of the homepage, then under “Select Location Type” on the left side of the screen, click “online,” then “Medline.” You can also access the online ordering site through your secure online account, NEW Online through Walmart.com —You can also shop for eligible items at Walmart.com, At checkout, select “pay with card” and enter your OTC card number. Note: Shipping fees will apply and will not be covered by your OTC card. To avoid fees, you can choose in-store pick-up. There are 3 easy ways to shop on Walmart.com :
| Method | Description | Fee* | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickup | Reserve a time, and the order is brought to you curbside at your selected store. | Free | Pickup is free, no order minimums** |
| Shipping | Orders are shipped to your mailing address. | $6.99 | No fee for orders over $35 No Fee for Walmart+ members |
| Delivery | You reserve a time, and the order is delivered to your home. | $7.95 to $9.95 | No fee for Walmart + members with orders over $35 |
| *You will see any fees from your cart at check-out. Fees cannot be paid with an OTC Network card. Restrictions apply. **$6.99 fee for pickup orders under $35 which included perishable items. No fee for Walmart+ members. Items sold and shipped by Walmart.com can be returned or replaced, when available, by mail within 90 days of receipt. Exceptions are noted on the Walmart corporate Return Policy page, Returns are refunded to your OTC Network card within 3-5 business days of receipt of the return. |
ul> By phone through Medline —call 1-833-569-2331 Mon–Fri, Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–7 p.m. ET, and a Medline representative will take your order. Use the Medline catalog to find items to purchase. By mail through Medline —fill out the mail order form included with the Medline catalog, If you need a printed copy of the catalog mailed to you, call Member Services at HMO: 1-888-341-1507, PPO: 1-866-632-0060 (TTY: 711).
OTC items ordered online, by phone or by mail will be delivered approximately 2-5 business days after the order is received by Medline.
What is OTC over-the-counter examples?
Examples of over-the-counter medicines are acetaminophen, aspirin, antacids, decongestants, antihistamines, and laxatives.
What is considered over-the-counter health care products?
Examples include allergy medicines, antacids, cold, cough and flu medicine, pain and fever relievers, sleep aids, stomach and digestive aids, etc.
How do I use my OTC debit card?
STEP 2: VISIT A PARTICIPATING RETAILER – To use your OTC Card, take your card and your covered OTC item(s) to the checkout at any participating store or pharmacy.
What is OTC anywhere?
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Do I have to activate my OTC card?
In order to start using your OTC Card, you must first activate it. – Follow these easy steps:
- Go to the OTC member portal, You will be asked to provide the following information:
- The 19-digit OTC card number on the front of the card
- Your Elderplan Member ID number
- Your birthdate (two-digit month, two-digit day, and four-digit year; for example, 05/20/1955)
- You are ready to start using your Elderplan OTC Card!