Starting January 1, 2026, eligible employees will receive $35 every 3 months to spend on common over-the-counter health products through Aetna’s OTC Health Solutions program.
Why It Matters
The average U.S. family spends $442 annually on OTC items. Aetna®, a CVS Health® company, is committed to helping employees feel and work their best—benefiting both their health and your organization’s bottom line.
What’s Included
Each employee subscriber receives up to $35 per quarter to shop hundreds of CVS® retail health and wellness items, including:
- Pain relievers
- Cold and allergy medications
- Bandages and first aid supplies
- Vitamins and supplements
- And much more
Note:
- This benefit is for employees only.
- No rollover of unused funds.
- Available inside the U.S. only.
- Not available for fully insured plans in NJ, MO, or CA per state insurance regulations.
3 Easy Ways to Redeem Your Allowance
In-store at CVS Pharmacy
- Visit any CVS store (not CVS inside Target).
- Select items from the catalog.
- At checkout, mention OTC, provide your name and birthdate (MM/DD).
Online
- Register using your member ID and order products at: https://aet.na/myallowance
By Phone
- Call 1-888-628-2770 to place your order.
More Information:
- OTC Benefit Guide: https://view.highspot.com/viewer/e1e1428d951881a45c83a597634313e0
- Flyers below for step-by-step instructions.

