CarePartners of Connecticut Over-the-Counter (OTC) Health Items

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OTC Health Items Covered by Your Card (Examples Only):

Here is a list of some popular items within eligible categories to help you shop. Please note, this is not a
complete list of eligible items. For a more complete list of items, go to carepartnersct.com/mybenefitscenter.

Anti-fungal & Anti-Itch 

  • Antifungal powders
  • Antifungal creams and liquids
  • Antifungal Sprays
  • General and jock itch treatment
  • Insect repellent 

Bathroom safety and  fall prevention

  • Grab bar
  • Elevated toilet seats and accessories
  • Hand held showers

Cold, flu, and allergy

  • Allergy liquids, tabs and caps
  • Cough, cold, flu and sinus medications
  • Sore throat pain relief
  • Throat and cough drops
  • Nasal spray 

Dental and denture care

  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrushes
  • Floss and flossers
  • Night and grind guards
  • Oral pain relief and mouth sores 

Diabetes care

  • Sharps container
  • Glucose tablets, gels, etc.
  • Diabetic socks

Digestive health

  • Antacid liquids, tabs and caps
  • Fiber products
  • Anti-gas
  • Laxatives
  • Stool softeners
  • Anti-diarrheals
  • Digestive aids 

Eye and ear care

  • Contact solution
  • Lubricant eye drops
  • Reading glasses
  • Ear wax removal drops

Feminine care

  • Bladder control liner pads
  • Vaginal antifungal ointment 

First aid and medical supplies2 

  • Bandages
  • Gauze
  • First-aid kits
  • Medical tape
  • Braces and Supports
  • Antiseptic spray
  • Isopropyl alcohol
  • Hydrogen peroxide 

Foot care

  • Foot pain relief
  • Wart remover pads and liquids
  • Corn, callus and bunion pads 

Home diagnostic and patient aids

  • Blood pressure monitors
  • Floor scale1
  • Heart rate monitor
  • Thermometer
  • Night lights

Incontinence supplies2 

  • Briefs
  • Liners and pads
  • Protective underwear
  • Underpads 

Nutrition management

  • Nutritional Liquids
  • Probiotics 

Pain and fever relief

  • Acetaminophen
  • Ibuprofen
  • Aspirin
  • Topical pain reliever
  • Lidocaine cream and patches
  • Muscle relief creams and patches 

Skin care

  • Body lotion
  • Petroleum jelly
  • Cotton swabs
  • Sunscreen 

Sleep aids1

  • White noise machines
  • Sleep aids 

Smoking cessation

  • Nicotine gum, patches and lozenges2 

Vitamins and dietary supplements1 

  • Letter vitamins
  • Joint supplements
  • Multivitamins 

Other items

  • OTC hearing aids
  • At-home COVID  test kits
  • OTC naloxone

Please note that any unused balance at the end of the quarter does not carry over.

Disclaimer: Eligibility of items may change due to regulatory or other changes. Prices may vary from store to store.


OTC Health Items NOT Covered by Your Card (Examples Only):

  • Alternative therapy items such as aromatherapy and weighted blankets
  • Certain baby care items such as formula, baby food, diapers, and bottles and accessories
  • Batteries (except hearing aid batteries)
  • Lip moisturizers
  • Athletic compression socks, clothing, and sleeves
  • Cosmetic accessories and implements
  • Deodorants
  • Certain diabetes management items such as blood glucose testing devices, test strips, and insulin pumps
  • Food and beverages
  • Pet and animal supplies
  • Shaving and grooming products
  • Household products such as cleaners and housewares

 For a more complete list of items, go to carepartnersct.com/mybenefitscenter.

 

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For More Information

If you have any technical difficulty using your card, call Medline at 1-833-569-2331.

If you have any questions about using your OTC benefit, call CarePartners of Connecticut Member Services at 1-888-341-1507(HMO)/1-866-632-0060 (PPO)(TTY: 711).

 

1Dual-purpose items are medicines and products that can be used either for a medical condition or for general health and well-being. These items may be purchased only after discussing the purchase with your personal provider (or satisfying other requirements your plan may specify). 

23Under certain circumstances, these items may be covered under either Part B or Part D. When an item is covered by Part B or D due to particular  circumstances, you would not use your OTC benefit to obtain this item because it is Medicare-covered in those circumstances.

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