Anthem, Walmart, Announce Medicare Advantage Over-the-Counter Drug Joint Program

Anthem and Walmart have announced the January 2019 launch of an over-the-counter drug access program for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries in a move expected to improve seniors' access to medications and reduce out-of-pocket expenses, reports Healthcare Finance News . The program will enable enrollees in an Anthem-affiliated MA plan to use their over-the-counter plan allowances to buy drugs and health-related items such as first aid supplies, support braces, and pain relievers at Walmart's 4,700 stores and on Walmart.com. "We believe that programs like this can make a tremendous difference for healthcare consumers who often live on a fixed income or are managing chronic medical conditions," says Anthem's Felicia Norwood.