Over-the-Counter (OTC) Benefit
Select Health Medicare members can utilize a Benefits Mastercard prepaid card to purchase a variety of health-related items, including pain relievers and other everyday wellness products. The allowance is distributed on a monthly, quarterly, or yearly basis depending on the specific plan, and members are advised that unused funds do not roll over to subsequent periods.
HNH Insight
This resource provides a practical example of how Medicare Advantage plans manage OTC benefits via prepaid cards, emphasizing that these benefits are plan-specific and subject to strict usage rules regarding expiration and approved retail locations.
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