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Humana OTC catalog 2021

The Humana OTC catalog 2021 is a great resource for anyone who has a participating Humana Medicare Advantage plan.  Due to the fact that there are yearly changes to benefits, it is always a good idea to check your summary of benefits even if you are on the same plan as last year. Look up your coverage information in your MyHumana account, under member support.  Just click on Documents and Forms under member support.

Humana 2021 OTC Order form

Download the 2021 Humana OTC catalog: Click here

Place your OTC order:

Online at HumanaPharmacy.com.  Simply click on “Shop OTC & Supplies”  and add OTC items to your cart and place your order.

Use the Humana Pharmacy mobile app.  Easily download the app from your mobile service provider to place your OTC when it fits into your schedule.

Send your order by mail.  Fill out the OTC Health and Wellness product order form and send to:  Humana Pharmacy, PO Box 1197, Cincinnati, OH 45201-1197.

Fax your completed order form to 1-800-379-7617.

Any order that exceeds your plan’s allowance will require a payment by either check, money order or credit card to pay the balance due.  Any balance over the OTC allowance limit will be subject to sales tax.

2021 Humana OTC Order form

2021 Humana OTC catalog – download

Additionally:

If you have monthly benefit allowance, you must place your order by the 20th of each month.  On the other hand, if you have a quarterly allowance; orders must be placed by the 20th of the end of the quarter.  (March, June, September and December). 

Some plans offer a rollover allowance.  This means, your benefit will roll over to the next benefit period.  Please be aware, benefits do not roll over to the following year and must be used by December 31.

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Need help with your OTC benefit; call Humana Pharmacy 1-855-211-8370 (TTY: 711).  M-F, 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. and Sat., 8a.m.- 6:30p.m. EST.

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Connecticare OTC catalog 2021

The Connecticare OTC catalog 2021 is a great tool for any member of a participating Connecticare Medicare Advantage plan.   To verify weather or not your plan offers the OTC benefit; either look through your plan materials or call 1-855-957-2056 (TTY:711).  Yo can go online connecticare.com/medicare  to check your plan benefits.

2021 Connecticare OTC Catalog – Flex3, PartBSaver & DualBasic plans.

Spanish 2021 Connecticare OTC  Catalog – Flex3, PartBSaver  & DualBasic plans.

The folowing plans offer a quarterly benefit amount:

1.  Choice Part B Saver Plan allows members a quarterly OTC benefit amount of $75.
2.  Flex 3 Plan provides a quarterly OTC benefit amount of $50.
3.  Choice Dual BASIC-QMB Plan-  provides a quarterly OTC benefit amount of $50.

Anyone who is a member of one of these plans can use the following mail order form:

OTC Mail Order Form Connecticare 2021 – Click here

Any members of one of the plans listed above plans; order your OTC items either online at connecticare.com/mailOTC or over the phone: 1-877-239-2942.

Please note:   You will need your member ID when placing an order.  All items ordered will be mailed to the member.

Member of Choice Dual HUSKY Plan receive their OTC benefit amount of $50 monthly.

Any member of the Choice Dual Husky Plan will receive an OTC card to use in store on approved purchases.  The card may only be used in stores that are part of the participating network.  To view a complete list of participating pharmacies visit otcnetwork.com.

Some of the Connecticare OTC network pharmacies include: CVS, Duane Reade, Family Dollar, Rite Aid, Walgreens and Walmart.

Because OTC benefits expire at the end of each benefit period; either the end of the quarter or the end of the month it is Important to be sure and use them before it is too late. The unused balance does not rollover.

If you want help finding the best Medicare plan option for you;  contact us either by phone at (203)796-5403 or email at admin@croweandassociates.com.

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EmblemHealth OTC catalog 2021

If you are fortunate enough to be enrolled in one of the Medicare Advantage plan that is offered by EmblemHealth, you may like a copy of the EmblemHealth OTC catalog 2021.  Members who are unsure of their plan benefits;  can contact member services to verify their benefits.

Take a look at the EmblemHealth 2021 OTC Catalog.

Do you need a catalog mailed to you; call Nations OTC at 877-239-2942.

Members of participating plans have 3 ways to order OTC items.

1. Mail in your order; just fill out the order form and send your form to: NationsOTC, 8930 West State Road 84, Suite 187, Davie, FL 33324.
2. Call the order in.  You can reach NationsOTC at 877-239-2942 (TTY: 711).  Member Experience Advisors are available from Mon- Fri, from 8 am until 8 pm.
3. Order online at:  EmblemHealth.com/mailOTC .  Be sure to have the item number as well as your member ID with the number 1 on the end and your birthdate available.

If you are a member of the VIP Reserve HMO, you can only access the OTC benefit through mail order and will not receive a separate OTC card.  Please use your member ID on your order form. 

EmblemHealth OTC Order Form;  2021 Mail Orders.

2021 EmblemHealth 2021 OTC Catalog – click here.

You can also visit EmblemHealth.com/mailOTC to view a copy of the OTC catalog.

In the event that an item is unavailable, EmbleHealth reserves the right to substitute an item of equal or greater value.  There will be no additional cost for item substitutions.

Members who place an order over the OTC benefit limit will need to provide an additional payment method before their order can be processed.

Once your order is processed; it should take about 2-5 business days for you to receive it.  Orders are non returnable as the items are of a personal nature.

 If you either need help or have questions; just call Member Experience Advisors at 877-239-2942 (TTY: 711).

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What does the donut hole mean?

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Medicare donut hole 2020

Most Medicare drug plans have a coverage gap or “donut hole”.  If you reach the Medicare donut hole 2020, it means that you have a temporary limit on what your drug plan will cover for your prescriptions.

Some people do not enter the coverage gap/donut hole.  The only time you enter the gap is when both yourself and your drug plan reach the annual spending amount. The Medicare donut hole 2020 amount is $4,020.  This amount applies to only covered drugs in.  This amount may change each year.

Keep in mind; if you are on Medicare and get Extra Help paying for Part D, you will not enter the coverage gap/donut hole.

There are 3 levels of coverage with Medicare Part D:

1.  You are in the the initial coverage stage before you reach the coverage gap.  Last year, in 2019, the initial coverage limit was $3,820.  The initial coverage limit has been raised up to $4,020 for 2020.
2. The second level is when you reach the coverage gap/donut hole. You will be on this level once your Medicare approved prescription drug plan expenses reach the initial coverage limit. Medicare has changed the percentage you pay for your medications during the coverage gap. In 2019, Medicare members had to pay 25% for brand-name prescriptions and 37% for generic medications. The percentage members have to pay for Medicare prescription drug plans in 2020 will be 25% for both brand-name as well as generic prescriptions.
3. The third level is called the catastrophic coverage level.  You reach this level only if you have reached the annual out-of-pocket threshold.  This amount is calculated by using all the money you paid for prescriptions for the year, including what you pay during the coverage gap.  If you reach this level, Medicare will cover at least 95% of the cost for your medications for the rest of the year.  The out-of-pocket threshold for Part D in 2020 is $6,350.

Important information if you use brand-name prescription drugs:

Once you reach the coverage gap/donut hole in 2020, you will not have to pay more than 25% of the cost for brand-name prescription drugs that are covered by your plan. You will be entitled to this discounted rate if you either buy your prescriptions at a pharmacy or order them through the mail. Certain plans offer you even lower costs when you reach the coverage gap. The discount will come off the agreed price your plan has set with the pharmacy for that specific drug.

Although you pay no more than 25% of the price for brand-name drugs, almost the full price of the drug will count towards your out-of-pocket expenses.  This will help you get out of the coverage gap. In other words; both what you and what the manufacturer pays (95% of the cost of the drug) counts toward your out-out-pocket spending.

If you need help choosing a Medicare Advantage, Medicare supplement of Prescription drug plan, feel free to use our Medicare quoting tool below:

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Medicare number lookup

If you cannot locate your new Medicare card, there is a way for you to order a new Medicare card.  You can easily find the information you need by using the Medicare number lookup provided in your social security account.  CLICK HERE FOR WEBSITE

The first step is to create your own personal my Social Security account:

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Aetna OTC catalog 2020

If you are a member of certain Aetna Medicare plans, you are eligible to receive an OTC benefit.  You can find out more by looking at the Aetna OTC catalog 2020.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A  COPY OF THE AETNA  2020 OTC CATALOG

There are 2 ways to order:

The easiest way to order is Online:  Just go to cvs.com/otchs/myorder.  You can use this way 24/7, therefore it is very convenient.

If you are not comfortable with the computer, you can order by phone.  Call 1-833-331-1573 (TTY:711).  Phone ordering is available Monday-Friday from 9AM until 8PM ET.

Things to remember about our OTC program in CT:

1. The OTC benefit is $50 per quarter.  This is a total benefit value of $200 per year.
2. Members must use the catalog to order their items; they can either call the toll free number or order online
3. You can either use the whole $50 benefit at once or you can split it into two separate orders during the quarter.
4. Any unused benefit balance will not roll over to the next quarter.
5. Members cannot use The CVS extra care card to purchase OTC items.
6. OTC items cannot be purchased in the store at the discounted rate.
7. You receive free shipping on all orders.
8. In most cases, your Items will arrive within 10 business days.

Do you need help finding the right Medicare plan for yourself; please contact us.  We can be reached either by phone  at (203)796-5403 or email at teal@croweandassociates.com.

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Humana OTC catalog 2020

The Humana OTC catalog 2020 is a nice benefit for those who are members in participating Medicare plans.  If you have the same plan as last year; please make sure you check your 2020 summary of benefits to make sure your benefit amount has not changed.  You can find this information by signing into your  MyHumana account and clicking on Documents and Forms under member support.

There are a few ways to order your OTC products:

1.  Order your OTC products online.  Just sign in to HumanaPharmacy.com.  Next,  select your “Over-the-Counter (OTC) items from the “Shop OTC & Supplies” tab at the top of the page and place your order form there.
2.  Use the free mobile app.  Order your OTC products whenever it is convenient for you by using the Humana Pharmacy mobile app right from your mobile device.
3. You can also order through the mail.  Just fill out the OTC Health and Wellness Product order form and mail the order form to:
   Humana Pharmacy
   PO Box 1197
   Cincinnati, OH 45201-1197
4. There is also a fax available if you do not wish to mail your order.  Fill out the OTC Health and Wellness product order form and fax the order form to Humana Pharmacy at: 1-800-379-7617
5. If you have any questions,  you can call Humana Pharmacy at 1-855-211-8370 (TTY: 711).  Customer care representatives are there to help you Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.  until  11 p.m., as well as Saturday from 8 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. EST.

CLICK HERE FOR THE 2020 HUMANA OTC CATALOG

Please note: If you order multiple products, You may receive your products in more than 1 shipment.  This will depend on what items you order.  The order form in this catalog is for 2020 ONLY.  Do not submit your first order until after January 1st.

Additionally, if your order exceeds your plan’s allowance, you need to include either a check, money order or credit card information to cover the remaining balance due.

If your balance exceeds your benefit amount will have sales tax applied.  If you do not submit the full payment, some items in your order will be cancelled in order to bring your order total equal to your benefit allowance.
Please provide your payment information every time your order exceeds your benefit allowance amount.
Be aware that; any unused allowance does not roll over.  Therefore, if you do not use our benefit during the benefit period, you will loose the benefit for that period.

• For beneficiaries who have a monthly allowance; you must submit your OTC order by the 20th of each month.
• Beneficiaries who have a quarterly allowance must submit orders by the last week of your benefit allowance quarter.  The last month of each quarter are:  March, June. September and Decembe

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Cigna OTC catalog 2020

The Cigna OTC catalog 2020 is a great benefit to have for those in a participating Cigna Medicare plan.  Each plan has a different OTC allowance.  To find out how much your benefit is; check the evidence of coverage that you received with your new card.

There are 3 different ways to order your items:
1.  First, you can call 1-866-851-1579 (TTY 711), Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 11 p.m. EST.
2.  Second,  you can fill out an order form that you received with your new member materials and mail it in.
3.  Third, you could visit Cigna’s website at www.CignaHealthSpringOTC.com. and place your order from there.

Once you set up your personal log-in profile, you can view your unused benefit balance.  This plan allows you to roll over unused funds during the same calendar year.  This way you can order your more expensive items by saving your benefit from previous quarters.  You will also be able to view your order history.
If you are away from home and need to place an order, you can do so easily by calling Cigna at 1-866-851-1579 (TTY 711) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. EST. They will ship your order to a temporary mailing address for you as long as it is in the continental U.S..

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD CIGNA’S 2020 OTC CATALOG

Cigna’s OTC FAQ’s

What types of products are avaialble with the OTC benefit?
There are many covered items included in the catalog.  Cigna offers items such as;  non-prescription pain relievers, vitamins, band aids and cold & flu medicine as well as compression socks ad many other items.

What is my quarterly benefit amount?

This amount varies depending on which plan you are a member of.  You will find this amount in your evidence of coverage for your current plan.

When can I use my quarterly allowance?

The benefit allowance will go into your account at the start of each quarter.  In other words, January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1.  The funds are available to spend as soon as it is in your account.  You have the option to save the allowances and use them to order higher priced items from the catalog as long as you use the full annual benefit amount before the calendar year ends. There is also the option to order items once a month if you need an item.

Who is eligible to receive items with the use of my OTC benefit?

The only person who is eligible to receive the benefit from your Cigna plan is you.  Cigna does not allow it’s members to purchase items for the use of friends or family.

Please keep in mind; the total cost of your order must be equal to or less than your available otc account balance.   There is no delivery charge for your order.  Please allow 5-7 business days for home delivery.

If you would like help choosing the best Medicare plan for yourself. please contact us.  We can be reached either by phone  at (203)796-5403 or email at teal@croweandassociates.com.

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ConnectiCare Medicare OTC catalog 2020

ConnectiCare plans offer members many great benefits including the ConnectiCare Medicare OTC catalog 2020.

ConnectCare will send eligible DSNP members their OTC card in the mail.  Once you receive, you can use it at any in-network retail store or pharmacy.  The participating pharmacies include; CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens and Walmart.  If you would like to check to see if your pharmacy participates, you can either visit otcnetwork.com or call 1-888-682-2400.  You will also be able to check your monthly card balance if you go to the website or call the number listed.

Eligible members can use their over-the-counter (OTC) card for either approved non-prescription health items or OTC medications.  This provides members with a benefit of up to $50 per month. There is an annual benefit maximum of $600 on eligible items.

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Please note:  If you do not use your entire monthly benefit, additional amounts do not roll over to the following month.

There are many items eligible for this benefit including:

Adult pain medication

Allergy medication

Antacids

Cold/Flu medicine

Dental care including denture care items (toothpaste)

Ear and Eye drops/wash

laxatives

Shampoo

You can also purchase vitamins and minerals as part of the OTC benefit.

To view a complete list of approved items eligible for purchase with your OTC card;  please check the plan documents you receive with your new card

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Wellcare OTC catalog 2020

If you are a current member of a Wellcare plan, you will definitely want to have a copy of the Wellcare OTC catalog 2020.  Wellcare offers it’s clients convenient self-service tools you can use to order OTC items 24/7. The OTC program gives you an easy way to get health items such as; bandages, (non-prescription) pain relievers, vitamins and even toothpaste.

There are 2 ways to order OTC items from Wellcare:

1. You can order on line from the Wellcare website www.wellcare.com/medicare.
2. Order using the Interactive Voice Response system (IVR).  Just call the number that is on the back of your ID card.

Click here to download the 2020 Wellcare OTC Catalog

Look through the catalog, then place your order either online or over the phone and Wellcare will ship your items to you at no cost.

To order online, go to www.wellcare.com/medicare and log in.  If you have not yet created an account, you can sign up by following the instructions on the website.  Once you have an on line account you can use it to:  Order OTC items.  Request member materials.  Pay your bill.   Make a PCP change. You can even look up costs for things such as; co-pays for PCP, specialists or hospital visits.

You can also order over the phone using the number on the back of your ID card.   This number is also listed by state at the back of the catalog.  The IVR (interactive voice response system) can also help you with things such as:  enrollment status, current PCP assignment, making premium payments as well as placing OTC orders.

Wellcare also offers it’s members the convenience of a free mobile app to download.  The app is called:  MyWellCare.  The app offers you a way to view a  list of wellness services or find doctors or urgent care facilities.

Each plan offers it’s members different OTC benefit amounts.

To find out the amount of your benefit, you can either look at your Evidence of Coverage page or your plans Summary of Benefits.  Both can be found in the welcome packet you received with your new card. offers different OTC benefit amounts.

Keep in mind:

Your OTC benefit and items are intended for only your use.  Do not forget to take advantage of this benefit.
The Catalog may have changes each year so be sure to take a look at the new catalog when you get it so you will have an up-to-date list of available options.

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