Hot and Cold Therapy is one of the categories that are available to health plan members through OTC Supplemental Benefit programs. Hot and cold therapy items include heating pads, hot patches, creams for pain relief and cold packs. Hot and cold
Stomach and Laxatives Supplies Covered by Medicare
Stomach and Laxatives is a foundation OTC Benefit Program category, meaning that it is included in all programs and is one of the top four best-selling categories. The Stomach and laxatives category includes items to deal with upset stomach, indigestion, constipation
The Convenience of an OTC Catalog Program
As seniors age, it gets more and more difficult for them to travel and to even shop at stores for the most basic items that they need. Going out of the house can be a day-long, difficult and even dangerous
OTC Catalog Programs
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