After a Health Plan has decided to offer a OTC Benefit Program to their members (read more about this here), the health plan must decide what type of plan that they would like to offer to their members. Often times
Health Plans Offering an OTC Benefit Program
Over-the-counter (OTC) benefits are benefits offered to members of a Medicare Advantage Health Plan as an additional membership perk. Supplemental Over The Counter Benefit Programs give members an allowance to use throughout the year on items that are aimed to
What Makes Medicare Advantage Different Than Medicare?
A Medicare Advantage Plan is a Medicare health plan offered by a private company that contracts with Medicare to provide Part A and Part B benefits. Medicare Advantage Plans include Health Maintenance Organizations, Preferred Provider Organizations, Private Fee-for-Service Plans, Special
OTC Pain Relief Items Covered By Medicare Advantage
Pain relief encompasses items to help relieve every day aches and pains or headaches. There are three different types of pain relievers available over the counter and they are ibuprofen, acetaminophen and non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The common brands
Over the Counter Dental Care Provided by Insurance
Our Over The Counter Benefit Program Dental Care products category contains items for caring for your teeth, dentures and to improve overall oral health. As one of the most popular categories with members, it is included in all programs. The dental products
Prescription vs. Over-the-Counter Medication
The Difference Between Prescription and Over the Counter Medication Prescription drugs are: Prescribed by a doctor or Nurse Practitioner Bought at a pharmacy and distributed to you by a pharmacy Prescribed for and intended to be used by one person,
HIPAA – Commonly Asked Questions
What is HIPAA? HIPAA stands for Health Insurance and Accountability Act of 1996, and it primarily governs the way that health care records must be handled to preserve confidentiality of members as well as to protect against Medicare, Medicaid and
Seniors and the Internet
Seniors are beginning to use the Internet more and more because of the many benefits that it can offer to them. Finding information, shopping and communicating with friends and family is all made easier by the internet. While learning to
Providing Braces and Supports to your seniors
Support items help those who have suffered an injury or who may have weak joints by adding a layer of external support that helps the person to function normally. Supports are made of neoprene or other fabrics that stretch and
Allergy and Flu Medications Available in Our OTC Catalog
Allergy and flu is one of the most popular categories in our Over The Counter Catalog Programs. It includes items that will help to treat seasonal allergies as well as the common cold. For someone who is suffering from either