Sharp Direct Advantage’s OTC Benefit: Advantage Card
The Sharp Direct Advantage plan has added a $100 allowance that can be used on over-the-counter medical or pharmacy supplies. This allowance comes in the form of a debit card that can only be used at specific retailers and will be issued to members enrolled in the Sharp Direct Advantage plan.
The $100 allowance refreshes every quarter (three months), the allowance does not roll over between quarters and you will not receive a new card. You can use “My Benefits Center,” to order products online through CVS or shop in person at Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Vons, Albertsons, and Ralphs.
As a reminder this is only for over-the-counter medication and health supplies that are not normally covered by your health insurance.
Check this PDF from Sharp for more information and for a detailed list of what’s covered.
Covered Product Categories
Wellness Items: Cold remedies, allergy remedies, and pain relievers.
Digestive Health Items: Antacids, probiotics, and proton pump inhibitors.
Oral Hygiene Items: dental floss, mouthwash, and toothpaste.
First Aid Items: bandages, alcohol wipes, and gloves.
Other items that we noticed from the list, specific vitamins/supplements (Vitamin D and B12); sunscreen; hand sanitizer; pill crushers and organizers; Easyflex brand electric toothbrush; foldable walkers; blood pressure monitors; cushioning insoles; compression sleeves for wrists, knees, and ankles; compression socks; Lactaid; protein shakes; and Depends brand night defense underwear.
And that was a quick glance! Between toothpaste, hand sanitizer, and sunscreen, you’ll very easily be able to save $400 a year if you start using this card.
Additionally, you can even do this over the phone or through the OTC Network app. For more information be sure to check out this PDF.
This seems like an amazing benefit, especially for people who already have Sharp Direct Advantage!