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Over-the-Counter (OTC) Questions

  • How do I use my OTC allowance?
  • How do I shop at a participating store?
  • How do I order from the OTC Benefit Catalog?
  • Do I have to pay shipping?
  • How long does it take for my order to get to me?
  • Is there a limit to how many orders I can place?
  • What happens if I mail in an order on the last day of the month?
  • Can a family member order for me?
  • Can I share OTC items with my family members or friends?
  • Can I return an OTC item I ordered?
  • What happens if an item is damaged during shipment?

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana HMO offers Blue Advantage (HMO). Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, offers Blue Advantage (PPO).

Blue Advantage from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana HMO is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Blue Advantage from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is a PPO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in either Blue Advantage plan depends on contract renewal.

PayForward LLC is an independent company that administers the prepaid Flex Card benefits for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana HMO.

The Blue Advantage Flex Card MasterCard® Prepaid Card is issued by Stride Bank, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to license by MasterCard International.