Over-the-Counter benefit increase

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