Support Beyond Care: Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill (SSBCI)

The plan offers Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill, also called SSBCI. These are extra benefits for members who have certain long-term health conditions and meet plan rules. These benefits can help with healthy food and living costs, such as rent and utilities.

How SSBCI can help

If you qualify, you will get $58 per month on a debit card from the plan. You can use the card to help pay for everyday living costs.

Note: Any money you do not use expires at the end of each month or when you leave the plan.

Use your plan debit card at participating retailers when you buy eligible items or services. The card is linked to your benefits and checks eligibility at checkout.

You can find the participating retailers at &more Health.

Eligible purchases

You can use your card only for benefits and over-the-counter items covered by your plan. Not all items in a store are covered. For a full list of covered items and benefits, visit &more Health.

Covered categories in your plan include:

 

  • Healthy foods covered include:
    • Beans and lentils
    • Condiments
    •  Eggs
    •  Fruits and vegetables
    • Lean proteins, poultry, and fish
    • Meal replacements and diabetic products
    • Milk
    •  Raw nuts, seeds, and nut butters
    • Rice
    • Soups
    • Water
    • Whole grains
    • Yogurt

Notes:

  • To check if an item is covered, use the item scanner in the &more mobile app.
  • Review your plan documents for additional information about covered items.

Questions about SSBCI?

If you have questions or want more information about SSBCI, please call Member Services.


These benefits are part of a special program for members with long-term health conditions. Not all members qualify. Only members who qualify for SSBCI may use their allowance for general supports for living (rent, mortgage, utilities, and internet), and healthy foods. To qualify, members must have at least one approved chronic health condition, such as a heart condition, congestive heart failure, chronic lung disease, diabetes, or a chronic and disabling mental health condition. The condition must be life threatening or greatly limit the member’s health or daily function. Members must also meet plan rules. For more information or to check eligibility, contact the plan. Limits apply.

You can’t use your &more card to purchase alcohol, firearms, tobacco, lottery tickets, gift cards, explosives, or cannabis. &more Benefits Prepaid Mastercard® is issued by Avidia Bank, pursuant to a license from Mastercard Incorporated. Use of this card is subject to the terms and conditions of the Cardholder Agreement.

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