‘Ohana Offers New Over-The-Counter Benefit for its Medicaid Members

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Business Weekly -- 'Ohana Health Plan, a WellCare (NYSE: WCG) company, is now offering a $120 credit per family, per year, towards over-the-counter (OTC) items as part of its Medicaid program benefits in Hawaii. The $10-per-month benefit can be used to get more than 150 items that assist members with preventive health care - including vitamins, pain relievers, cold and allergy medicines, baby wipes and diapers.

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The OTC items are mailed free of charge to 'Ohana Medicaid members' homes and can be ordered through https://www.ohanahealthplan.com or 1-888-846-4262 (TTY/TDD 1-877-247-6272).

"We are committed to continually improving the benefits and services that we provide to our members to assist them in achieving and maintaining optimal health," said Wendy Morriarty, president of 'Ohana Health Plan. "By providing a monthly credit and an easy delivery system for over-the- counter items, we are removing a potential barrier to the health and well-being of our members and their families."

As of Sept. 30, 2015, 'Ohana Health Plan has more than 200 employees in Hawaii and serves approximately 60,000 members through its offices in Kapolei, Honolulu, Hilo and Kahului.

Keywords for this news article include: Medicaid, Health Policy, 'Ohana Health Plan.

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