Continuing with our OTC Benefit Program categories, today we will discuss ointments and topicals. Ointments and topicals are used to clean and disinfect cuts, scrapes and wounds so that they heal better and they do not become infected or to help
Branded vs. Generic Over the Counter Medications
OTC Benefit Solutions offers branded and generic OTC products that can form a custom formulary for health plans to offer to their members as a part of their Supplemental Over The Counter Benefit Program each year. Today we are talking about
Medicare Advantage Covers Hot and Cold Therapy
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