Over-the-Counter Drugs and Medicines

*Effective 1/1/2011, there are important changes to the way over-the-counter drugs and medicines are reimbursed. Please follow this link for more information.*

Over-the-counter drugs and medicines qualify as reimbursable expenses if they (1) are primarily for medical care, (2) are legally procured, and (3) are generally accepted as medicines or drugs. As of January 1, 2011, OTC drugs and medicines will also require a prescription from your doctor to qualify for reimbursement.

Over-the-counter items that are for cosmetic purposes, or items that relate primarily to general health (such as vitamins) are generally not reimbursable. In certain circumstances, such items may be reimbursable with a specific recommendation or statement from a physician that the item is intended specifically to treat an existing medical disease, condition, or illness.

If you are in doubt about a particular item and whether it may be reimbursable, please Contact Us.