Superior HealthPlan Invests $18 Million in Over-the-counter Items in 5 Years for Texas Members
Superior HealthPlan, a subsidiary of Centene (NYSE: CNC), has announced a significant investment of $18 million in over-the-counter (OTC) items for Texas Medicaid and CHIP members from 2020 through 2024. The program provides eligible members with $25 or $30 quarterly allowances for essential OTC items.
The Value-added Services (VAS) program includes coverage for digestive health products, personal hygiene items, and household supplies. Additional benefits encompass $150 vision allowances for prescription eyewear, annual sports/school physicals with $35 reimbursement, and the Start Smart for Your Baby庐 program for pregnant members. The company serves members across all 254 Texas counties, with new VAS offerings planned for September 1, 2025.
Superior HealthPlan, una filiale di Centene (NYSE: CNC), ha annunciato un investimento significativo di 18 milioni di dollari in prodotti da banco (OTC) per i membri di Medicaid e CHIP del Texas dal 2020 al 2024. Il programma offre ai membri idonei un credito trimestrale di 25 o 30 dollari per articoli OTC essenziali.
Il programma di Servizi a Valore Aggiunto (VAS) comprende la copertura per prodotti per la salute digestiva, articoli per l'igiene personale e forniture per la casa. Ulteriori vantaggi includono crediti da 150 dollari per occhiali da vista prescritti, visite sportive/scolastiche annuali con rimborso di 35 dollari e il programma Start Smart for Your Baby庐 dedicato alle donne in gravidanza. L'azienda serve membri in tutti i 254 contee del Texas, con nuove offerte VAS previste per il 1掳 settembre 2025.
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Superior HealthPlan, une filiale de Centene (NYSE: CNC), a annonc茅 un investissement important de 18 millions de dollars dans des articles en vente libre (OTC) pour les membres de Medicaid et CHIP du Texas de 2020 脿 2024. Le programme offre aux membres 茅ligibles une allocation trimestrielle de 25 ou 30 dollars pour des articles OTC essentiels.
Le programme de Services 脿 Valeur Ajout茅e (VAS) inclut la couverture des produits pour la sant茅 digestive, des articles d'hygi猫ne personnelle et des fournitures m茅nag猫res. Les avantages suppl茅mentaires comprennent des allocations de 150 dollars pour des lunettes sur ordonnance, des examens sportifs/scolaires annuels avec un remboursement de 35 dollars, ainsi que le programme Start Smart for Your Baby庐 pour les membres enceintes. L'entreprise dessert les membres dans les 254 comt茅s du Texas, avec de nouvelles offres VAS pr茅vues pour le 1er septembre 2025.
Superior HealthPlan, eine Tochtergesellschaft von Centene (NYSE: CNC), hat eine bedeutende Investition von 18 Millionen US-Dollar in rezeptfreie (OTC) Artikel f眉r Medicaid- und CHIP-Mitglieder in Texas von 2020 bis 2024 angek眉ndigt. Das Programm bietet berechtigten Mitgliedern viertelj盲hrliche Zusch眉sse von 25 oder 30 US-Dollar f眉r wichtige OTC-Artikel.
Das Value-added Services (VAS)-Programm umfasst die Abdeckung von Produkten f眉r die Verdauungsgesundheit, pers枚nliche Hygieneartikel und Haushaltsbedarf. Weitere Leistungen beinhalten 150 US-Dollar Zusch眉sse f眉r verschreibungspflichtige Brillen, j盲hrliche Sport-/Schuluntersuchungen mit einer 35 US-Dollar Erstattung sowie das Start Smart for Your Baby庐-Programm f眉r schwangere Mitglieder. Das Unternehmen betreut Mitglieder in allen 254 Landkreisen von Texas und plant neue VAS-Angebote ab dem 1. September 2025.
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The extra benefits are in addition to regular Medicaid and CHIP coverage, helping support low-income individuals and families.
"The extra benefits we provide our members are critical in supporting their overall health and well-being," said Mitch Wasden, CEO of Superior HealthPlan. "Over the years, we've learned how impactful these over-the-counter items can be to the families we serve, and we're proud to be able to help them fill this need."
As a Superior HealthPlan Value-added Service*, STAR, CHIP, STAR Kids, STAR Health, and some STAR+PLUS members can receive either
- Digestive health products
- Eye, ear, and oral care products
- Household cleaning supplies
- Personal hygiene products
- Sun care supplies
Over-the-counter items are just one of the many VAS offerings from Superior. Some members, depending on the program, may also receive:
- Extra vision benefits for Medicaid and CHIP members, including a
$150 - Annual sports/school physicals for Medicaid and CHIP members 4 to 18 years old. This Value-added Service is restricted to one physical per year with a maximum reimbursement of
$35 - Superior's award-winning Start Smart for Your Baby庐 program for pregnant women聽offers educational materials and supplies for STAR, CHIP, STAR+PLUS, and STAR Kids members. Pregnant women can earn Value-added Services one time per pregnancy.
Value-added Services are updated annually, with new offerings planned for September 1, 2025. To see a list of available OTC items, visit .
*Restrictions and limitations may apply.
About Superior HealthPlan
For more than 25 years, has offered high-quality health care to Texans, and is now a leading managed care company providing services to 2 million people. Committed to transforming the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time, Superior supports active local involvement in all 254
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