A single card for your purchases and payments benefit and OTC.

No. The ComboCard will be used only to access the benefit of money funds for purchases and payments and OTC, depending on your coverage. You'll receive a separate health plan card to access all health and OTC (through the barcode at community pharmacies) benefits in your coverage.

To be eligible for the purchase and payment benefit you must meet all of the following requirements: have one or more comorbid and medically complex chronic conditions that are life-threatening or significantly limit your overall health or function. These conditions include, but are not limited to: chronic cardiac arrhythmia, asthma, diabetes mellitus, pulmonary hypertension, and chronic heart failure (see Evidence of Coverage for a complete listing), having a high risk of hospitalization or other adverse health outcomes, and requiring intensive care coordination. The benefit mentioned is part of a special program for people with chronic diseases. Not all members are eligible.

Contact the plan for applicable information.

The amount of funds depends on the coverage you have. The funds are deposited monthly and any unused amount will accumulate for the following month.

The ComboCard benefit can be used within the Triple-S network of participating or contracted merchants.

For the purchase of non-prepared food, it works similarly to the Nutritional Assistance Program card.

You are also able to purchase or pay for the following:

In the case of buying unprepared food, it works similar to the PAN card.

You can also pay:

Groceries and their delivery, home cleaning, fuel, utilities such as water, electricity, phone, internet, fast food, restaurants, cleaning supplies and propane gas.

You can search for the updated list of participating businesses here.

Yes, from 2026 you will be able to use your OTC benefit through the ComboCard at chain stores and clubs like Walgreens, Walmart, Sam’s Club and Costco. You can also continue to use your medical card to access the benefit at hundreds of community pharmacies.

• You can buy breads, cereals, fruits, vegetables, meats, chickens, fish, milk, coffee, nutritious drinks and more. Similar to what is allowed in the PAN card.
• In addition, food prepared in the supermarket cafeteria.
• The purchase of liquor, cigarettes, vitamins, medicines, pet food, among others, is not allowed.

Commonly used items such as detergents for cleaning surfaces, for washing clothes, for washing dishes, items such as paper towels, sponges, brooms, mopes, disposable water filters, among others.

The benefit is deposited at the beginning of each month and what you don't use does not accrue from month to month. If you are a member of any coverage paid for by your former employer, please contact the plan for applicable information.

As part of the rules established by CMS, the regulatory agency for Medicare Advantage plans, this type of benefit was eliminated by 2023. It applies the same to all companies.

At Triple-S Advantage, we offer you the benefit of ComboCard funds that you can use for all of the above at thousands of participating merchants, and we offer you money through Medicare Part B premium contribution. This benefit is comes directly to you through the Social Security check and you can, if you wish, withdraw it from your bank account at ATMs.

From 2026, your new ComboCard will not need a PIN to use it.