Our 2026 Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO) plan includes an allowance for over-the-counter (OTC) products. This allowance is through NationsBenefits^®. You can use your allowance when you shop on the BenefitsPro^™ online app, by phone or by catalog.

You can also use your OTC allowance for items like:

Our 2026 MSHO plan includes an OTC allowance of $75 per quarter ($300 per year) through NationsBenefits. You can only use your allowance during each quarter you get it in.

Your MSHO plan separately covers some OTC drugs and products through Medical Assistance:

• You pay nothing for items covered through Medical Assistance when your provider prescribes them.
• To see which OTC items are covered through Medical Assistance, see your MSHO plan’s drug list (formulary).
• This coverage is separate from your NationsBenefits OTC allowance. Can’t find an item you’re looking for at NationsBenefits? Check your MSHO plan’s drug list (formulary) to see if it’s covered by Medical Assistance.

• Over the phone at 877-270-4241 (TTY 711). Calls are taken from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Through the mail. Use the order form in your catalog (PDF). (Mail orders may take longer.)

• 2027 HealthPartners^® Minnesota Senior Health Options (HMO SNP) – Summary of Benefits (PDF)
• 2027 MSHO Member Handbook (PDF)