CareSource Healthy Benefits+ Card 2027: Amounts, Stores and Balance
Reviewed October 21, 2026. CareSource’s OTC benefit is called Healthy Benefits+. It’s a prepaid debit card for members of CareSource’s plans for people who have both Medicare and Medicaid. For 2027, CareSource MyCare Ohio members get $300 a month on the card for over-the-counter items and dental, vision and hearing costs, up from $287 a month in 2026.
Quick answer: You use the CareSource Healthy Benefits+ card at participating stores such as CVS, Dollar General, Giant Eagle, Kroger, Meijer, Walgreens and Walmart, or online at the Healthy Benefits+ website. Unused money rolls over from month to month and expires at the end of the year. Members who qualify for extra benefits because of a chronic condition can also use it for healthy food and utilities. Benefits vary by plan and state, so check your plan’s Evidence of Coverage.
CareSource Healthy Benefits+ at a glance
| Feature | What CareSource says |
|---|---|
| Card name | Healthy Benefits+ prepaid debit card |
| Who gets it | Members of CareSource dual plans, such as CareSource MyCare Ohio and CareSource Dual Advantage in Georgia |
| How it loads | Monthly |
| Rollover | Unused money rolls over each month; it expires at the end of the plan year |
| What it covers | OTC items, plus dental, vision and hearing services and accessories |
| Extra uses for qualifying members | Healthy food, utilities and, on some plans, rent or mortgage help |
| Not allowed | Gas payments at the pump |
Sources: CareSource: Healthy Benefits+ (MyCare) and CareSource: 2027 MyCare benefits.
CareSource Healthy Benefits+ amounts: 2026 vs 2027
The allowance depends on your plan. These are the amounts CareSource has published:
| CareSource plan | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| CareSource MyCare Ohio, HMO D-SNP | $287 per month | $300 per month; funds don’t expire until the end of 2027 |
| CareSource Dual Advantage, HMO D-SNP, Georgia | $240 per month | Not yet posted on CareSource’s Georgia page as of October 21, 2026 |
| CareSource Dual Advantage Plus, HMO D-SNP, Georgia | $196 per month | Not yet posted as of October 21, 2026 |
Sources: CareSource 2026 MyCare benefits, CareSource 2027 MyCare benefits, CareSource Georgia Healthy Benefits+ and the 2026 Georgia Dual Advantage Summary of Benefits.
If you’re in a Georgia plan, check your 2027 Annual Notice of Change or call Member Services for next year’s amount before you plan your spending.
CareSource MyCare Ohio in 2027
CareSource MyCare Ohio is an HMO D-SNP with a Medicare contract and an Ohio Medicaid contract, part of Ohio’s Next Generation MyCare program. CareSource’s 2027 page says, “Your allowance rolls over each month, and funds don’t expire until the end of 2027.” The same page lists My CareSource Rewards of up to $595 a year in 2027 for health activities such as an annual physical, flu shot and dental exam. In 2026 the rewards limit was up to $715 a year, so that part of the benefit is smaller next year.
CareSource Dual Advantage in Georgia
In 2026, Georgia’s CareSource Dual Advantage plan gives $240 a month and Dual Advantage Plus gives $196 a month. The 2026 Summary of Benefits says unused amounts “roll over month-to-month and expire at the end of the year.” The Dual Advantage plan also lists up to $4,000 for preventive and comprehensive dental and $500 a year for eyewear in 2026. For dental details by state, see our CareSource dental guide.
What can you buy with the CareSource Healthy Benefits card?
CareSource’s Georgia page lists these categories:
- Over-the-counter medicines and first aid products
- Dental, vision and hearing items and services
- Personal care items and household cleaning supplies
- Home and bathroom safety items, indoor air quality items and pest control items
- Pet care
- Healthy foods, utilities and rent or mortgage help, for members who qualify
On MyCare Ohio, members approved for Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill (SSBCI) can also use the card for healthy food, utilities, rent and mortgage help, household cleaning supplies, personal care items and haircuts. To qualify, you complete a Health Risk Assessment with your Care Coordinator, or your provider sends an attestation form. Not all members qualify. For how these food benefits work across insurers, see Medicare grocery benefits for 2027.
Where can I use my CareSource Healthy Benefits card?
CareSource names these participating stores on its MyCare Healthy Benefits+ page:
- CVS
- Dollar General
- Giant Eagle
- Kroger
- Meijer
- Walgreens
- Walmart
The full store list is on the Healthy Benefits+ website. You can also order online; CareSource notes that online orders may need a minimum purchase for free shipping. Store guides: CVS OTC benefits and Walmart OTC benefits.
How to activate the card and check your balance
- Activate the card. MyCare Ohio members can call 1-844-361-5850.
- Create an online account. Ohio MyCare members use HealthyBenefitsPlus.com/MyCare-SNP; Georgia Dual Advantage members use HealthyBenefitsPlus.com/CareSource. You can also download the Healthy Benefits+ app.
- Check your balance. Sign in to the website or app to see what’s left this month and what rolled over.
- Pay a bill (qualifying members). Utility, rent or mortgage payments need complete account details.
Phone numbers from CareSource: MyCare Ohio Member Services 1-855-475-3163 (TTY 1-833-711-4711 or 711); Georgia Dual Advantage members 1-833-230-2020 (TTY 1-833-711-4711 or 711). For general tips, see how to check your OTC card balance.
Does CareSource Medicaid have an OTC card?
Healthy Benefits+ is a benefit of CareSource’s plans for people with both Medicare and Medicaid. CareSource’s MyCare page says members must have both Medicare and Medicaid with CareSource. If you have CareSource Medicaid only, your benefits are set by your state’s Medicaid program, so check your member handbook or call the number on your ID card. To learn which states CareSource serves, read Is CareSource Medicaid?
Choosing a plan for 2027
During Medicare Open Enrollment, October 15 to December 7, 2026, compare more than the card amount: check doctors, drugs and dental limits too. People with both Medicare and Medicaid may also have other chances to change plans during the year. To compare insurers’ OTC benefits, see Medicare Advantage plans with OTC benefits and what an OTC card is.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the CareSource Healthy Benefits card for 2027?
For CareSource MyCare Ohio, it’s $300 a month in 2027, up from $287 in 2026. Georgia’s 2026 amounts are $240 a month (Dual Advantage) and $196 a month (Dual Advantage Plus); 2027 Georgia amounts weren’t posted yet when we checked.
Does the CareSource Healthy Benefits+ balance roll over?
Yes, from month to month. Unused money expires at the end of the plan year, for example December 31, 2027 for MyCare Ohio’s 2027 allowance.
Can I buy food with my CareSource Healthy Benefits card?
Only if you qualify for special supplemental benefits because of a chronic condition. Ask your Care Coordinator whether you qualify.
What stores accept the CareSource Healthy Benefits+ card?
CareSource lists CVS, Dollar General, Giant Eagle, Kroger, Meijer, Walgreens and Walmart, plus others on the Healthy Benefits+ website.
Can I use the CareSource flex card for gas?
No. CareSource’s MyCare page says gas payments at the pump aren’t allowed.
How do I check my CareSource Healthy Benefits balance?
Sign in to the Healthy Benefits+ website or app for your plan, or call Member Services at the number on your CareSource ID card.
This article is general information, not plan-specific advice. Benefits vary by plan, state and county; check your plan’s Summary of Benefits and Evidence of Coverage. Medicare365 is not affiliated with CareSource, Healthy Benefits+ or the U.S. government.