Over-the-Counter (OTC)

SCAN's OTC benefit allows you to choose from hundreds of products in the over-the-counter catalog for your plan.

SCAN offers an over-the-counter (OTC) benefit for many plans.

The over-the-counter benefit allows you to order from hundreds of commonly used OTC items, including: 

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Cough syrup
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Chewable antacid
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First aid kit
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Ibuprofen
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Sunscreen
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Vitamins, minerals

Place up to two orders per quarter (every three months) either by ordering online, over the phone or by mail. How much you have to spend each quarter depends on your individual plan; check your Evidence of Coverage to see how much your OTC allowance is.

Using the Benefit

Using the benefit is easy: Choose the products that you want, place your order and a package is delivered directly to your door within seven to 10 business days.

Spend your entire allowance in one order or break it up in to two orders throughout the quarter.

Many SCAN plans’ OTC allowance carries over from quarter to quarter until the end of the year; for others, you need to use your allowance within each three-month period. Any unused allowance will not carry over to the next calendar year. Check your Evidence of Coverage to see exactly what your plan includes.

The OTC benefit isn’t available for all SCAN plans. Check your Evidence of Coverage to see exactly what your plan includes.

Contact OTC

To place an order, click on "Place Your OTC Order Online" below or call: 1-877-494-2892 (TTY: 711), from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT), Monday through Friday.

Place Your OTC Order Online


Frequently Asked Questions about the OTC Benefit

Q: How can I find a copy of my OTC catalog?

Q. How can I find out what my benefit allowance is?

Q: How do I place my order?

Q: I take aspirin every day. Can I use my allowance to buy it?

Q: Is there a shipping and handling charge?

Q: How long does it take to get my order once I’ve placed it?

Q: Can I track my orders?

Q: Can I use my allowance at my local pharmacy?

Q: What if the cost of my order is less than my allowance?

Q: What if the cost of my order is more than my allowance?

Q: Can I check my account balance?

Q: What if I have money left in my account at the end of the quarter? Can I add it to the allowance for the next quarter?

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