Category: Otc benefits

According to reports, millions of Medicare Advantage plan members have access to allowances for over-the-counter (OTC) products, groceries, and other health-related items through programs like Healthy Benefits Plus. Learning how to navigate and order from Healthy Benefits Plus can maximize these valuable health plan benefits.

According to a survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation, a growing number of Medicare Advantage plans now include Over-the-Counter (OTC) benefits that cover food. A common question arises, however: **can I buy potato chips with my OTC card?** The answer is almost always no, as these cards are intended for specific health-related products and eligible nutritious food items, not processed snack foods.