CareEssentials Allowance
The CareEssentials Allowance can be used at participating retailers and by mail-order through CenterWell Pharmacy®. If you are diagnosed with qualifying Chronic conditions3, you may be able to use your balance for more items and services like groceries, home supplies, paper goods, non-medical transportation and monthly living expenses (rent and utilities*) from participating retailers and service providers.
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Will I receive a CarePlus Spending Account Card?
Go to MyCarePlus and look under Benefits and Eligibility to check if your plan includes the CareEssentials Allowance. (Or check your plan’s Evidence of Coverage.) If your plan includes this benefit, you should receive the Spending Account Card through the mail.
Not all members qualify. The amount on your card may vary based on your plan.
Usage restrictions apply. See cardholder terms for details.
Products may not be available at every location. While shopping at participating retailers, you may pay sales tax on items just as you would normally. Applicable sales tax will be added to the total at checkout according to your state tax regulations. Any fees associated with transactions may be deducted from the available balance.
CarePlus is not responsible for any fees or loss of service associated with late payments. Service fees may apply. Bill payment is not available for all utility and rental companies. Please check to confirm if your service provider is available.
Do not throw away your card. Please store it in a safe place, like your wallet. CarePlus is not responsible for funds lost due to lost or stolen cards. Benefits listed here are part of a Medicare Advantage Plan.
This card is redeemable for specific goods and services at select merchants. This card may not be used for money orders, prescription drugs, alcohol, tobacco and vaping products, firearms, lottery or gaming tickets, and most food delivery services.
Use of Your Card: Your card is not a credit card, but if prompted, must be entered as “credit” to checkout. No Cash (except as required by law) or ATM Access.
All product names, logos, brands and trademarks are property of their respective owners, and any use does not imply endorsement.
No amounts on the CarePlus Spending Account card can be combined or converted to cash. Limitations and restrictions may apply. Funds do not rollover from one plan year to the next. Benefits can change or end if your plan enrollment changes, terminates or a new plan year begins.
The CarePlus Spending Account Card is issued by The Bancorp Bank N.A., pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated and card can be used for eligible expenses wherever Mastercard is accepted. Mastercard and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. Valid only in the U.S. No cash access. This is not a gift card or gift certificate. You have received this card as a gratuity without the payment of any monetary value or consideration.
- Care Essentials Allowance is a special supplemental benefit for members with specific chronic conditions who require intensive care coordination and are at a high risk for hospitalization or other adverse health outcomes. Qualifying conditions may include diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disorders, chronic and disabling mental health conditions, chronic lung disorders, or chronic heart failure, among others. Some plans require at least two conditions. See the plan's Evidence of Coverage for details. If you use this program for rent or utilities, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires it to be reported as income. Contact your local HUD office with questions.
- This spending allowance is a special supplemental benefit for members with specific chronic conditions who require intensive care coordination and are at a high risk for hospitalization or other adverse health outcomes. Qualifying conditions may include diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disorders, chronic and disabling mental health conditions, chronic lung disorders, or chronic heart failure, among others. Some plans require at least two conditions. See the plan's Evidence of Coverage for details. If you use this program for rent or utilities, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires it to be reported as income. Contact your local HUD office with questions.
- Chronic Condition Care Assistance is a special supplemental benefit for members with specific chronic conditions who require intensive care coordination and are at a high risk for hospitalization or other adverse health outcomes. Qualifying conditions may include diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disorders, chronic and disabling mental health conditions, chronic lung disorders, or chronic heart failure, among others. Some plans require at least two conditions. See the plan's Evidence of Coverage for details. If you use this program for rent or utilities, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires it to be reported as income. Contact your local HUD office with questions.
