Essence Healthcare Otc 2023 Catalog (2024)

FAQs

What can I buy with my OTC card 2023 online? ›

OTC card eligible items often include health and wellness products, such as cough and cold remedies, vitamins, medical equipment and more. If an item is eligible, the cost of the item is subtracked from an OTC card's available balance at checkout.

Use your $25 a month to get items like baby wipes, allergy products, pain relief medicine and more. You can also get everyday items like laundry detergent, soap and toothbrushes.

You can use your card to buy things like: Food and fresh groceries, like meat, vegetables, and canned goods. Everyday items, like toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant and shaving cream. Household goods, like laundry detergent, paper towels and tissues.

Yes, your Flex Card can be used on non-Medicare-covered items, such as eyewear, hearing aids, x-rays, fillings, crowns and other dental work, in addition to health-related over-the-counter products, like pain relievers, vitamins, and first aid products. It can't be used on medical benefits.

Approved items include fruits & vegetables, meats, dairy & more.

Items that do not qualify include non-food and pet items, alcohol, baby formula, candy, chips, coffee shop items, desserts, fresh baked goods, soda, and tobacco. To check if an item is approved, members can download the Healthy Benefits Plus app, scan the product and it will advise if item is allowable.

OTC items are not eligible for reimbursem*nt if they are normally used for general health, are not used to treat a medical condition (e.g. toothpaste, mouthwash, lotion, shampoo) or are cosmetic in nature (e.g. teeth whitening products, wrinkle reducers). See additional examples in the OTC Chart.

OTC withdrawals are available up to the daily withdrawal authorization limits, provided the Available Balance in your account is greater than or equal to the cash withdrawal amount requested.

Examples of approved food items are fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, seafood, eggs, dairy, rice, pasta, beans, and much more.

OTC Food Benefit Card

It can be used to purchase eligible food items such as fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, bread, eggs. You can find a complete list of eligible items by clicking on this link: Full list of eligible items.

Does Dollar General accept OTC cards? ›

Shop in stores*—Swipe your OTC card at participating physical retailers including CVS, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Rite Aid, Stop & Shop, Walgreens, and Walmart.

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Deodorant reimbursem*nt is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursem*nt arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). What is deodorant?

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For some Medicaid and Medicare Advantage plans, the OTC card can be swiped as a form of payment or used on phone and online orders.

If an item is eligible, the cost of the item is subtracted from an OTC card's available balance at checkout. How do I use my OTC benefit card at Walgreens? Your OTC benefit card can be used online and in-store. You may use it online during checkout and save it as a payment method to your Walgreens.com account.

What does the OTC card not cover? A Medicare plan with an OTC allowance typically does not cover prescription medications, alcohol, tobacco products, cosmetics or items for general household use. Additionally, it usually cannot be used to purchase gift cards or pay for services such as doctor visits and lab tests.