Over-the-Counter benefit increase

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In 2023, CarePartners of Connecticut Medicare Advantage plan members get an increased quarterly allowance to spend on Medicare-approved health-related items at participating retail stores including toothbrushes, aspirin, allergy relief, adhesive bandages, sunscreen, and more.1

  • CarePartners of Connecticut HMO plan members will have $50 per calendar quarter to spend on over-the-counter health items (an increase from $35 per calendar quarter in 2022)
  • CarePartners of Connecticut PPO plan members will have $65 per calendar quarter to spend on over-the-counter health items (an increase from $50 per calendar quarter in 2022) 


For a list of eligible items, visit carepartnersct.com/order-OTC


Members will receive a new OTC card in December.


Also, as we approach the end of the final quarter of 2022, members have until December 31, 2022, to spend remaining balance. 

  • HMO members have until December 31, 2022, to spend their $35 quarterly allowance
  • PPO members have until December 31, 2022, to spend their $50 quarterly allowance

As a reminder, there is no rollover of unused calendar quarter balance.


If you have any questions, please contact Medicare Broker support:  
Email: medicarebrokersupport@point32health.org  
Call: 1-833-984-2387.


1Eligible items can be purchased at participating retail locations, or by ordering from the plan-approved online vendor for home delivery via online, phone, or by sending an order form