As a Health New England Medicare Advantage member, you are eligible for over-the-counter (OTC) benefits through FirstLine Essentials. FirstLine Essentials gives you credits to spend on over-the-counter care, like toothpaste, pain relief, vitamins, cough drops and much more.

How it Works

Using Your OTC Account 

• Orders must total $35 or more. 

• You may only place one order every three months. 

• Only plan members may use the products. 

• There is no cost for taxes or shipping and handling. 

• Delivery takes 2 to 3 business days in the continental U.S. For Hawaii, delivery takes 3 to 4 business days. 

• Unused credits cannot be redeemed for cash. 

• If your account balance doesn’t cover your total, you can still order. Send a check or money order for the extra amount. Make it out to FirstLine Benefits.

Questions?

FirstLine Benefits™ is an affiliate of OptumRx® and is the supplier of all products. The OTC benefit can only be redeemed through FirstLine Benefits. Credits expire every three months and do not accumulate. 

Health New England Medicare Advantage is an HMO, HMO-POS and PPO Plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Health New England Medicare Advantage depends on contract renewal. Other providers are available in our network.

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