Member Rewards Programs

How to Earn Rewards in 2025

L.A. Care Medicare Plus members can earn rewards by completing certain health activities. Already completed your eligible activities this year? You’ll still get your reward! 
 
You can use your rewards to buy things like healthy food, gas, over-the-counter items, and more! To learn more, visit lacare.nationsbenefits.com or call (833) 571-7587 (TTY: 711) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., seven days a week. Help is free and available in your language.

Health Activity

Who It's For

What to Know

Health Risk Assessment

Members who have been in L.A. Care Medicare Plus (D-SNP) for 12 months or more

You must complete your yearly HRA on time to get a reward. 

To be on time, complete it within 364 days of your last one. 

You can complete your HRA in one of three ways: 

  • By phone at 1-844-522-3767 (TTY 711) on Monday to Friday from 8:00AM- 5:00PM
  • By mail
  • Online: visit the L.A. Care Member Portal at lacare.org/members. 

L.A. Care mailed the 2025 HRA forms earlier in the year. 

Need a new form? or have questions? 

Please call us at the number above.

Breast Cancer Screening

Members with breast tissue, ages 42-74, that are due for a screening

You can get a reward only if you are due for this screening. 

Ask your doctor if it’s time.

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Members ages 46-75 that are due for a screening

You can get a reward only if you are due for this screening. 

Ask your doctor if it’s time.

Blood Pressure Check

Members diagnosed with high blood pressure

You can get a reward for getting your blood pressure checked.

HbA1c Test

Members diagnosed with diabetes

You can earn a reward for up to two tests this year. The tests must be at least three months apart.

Kidney Health Evaluation

Members diagnosed with diabetes

You can get a reward for doing a kidney test.

Osteoporosis Management

Members (females) ages 67-85 who have had a broken bone in the last six months.

Does not include the face, skull, fingers or toes.

You can get a reward for:

  • a DEXA bone scan, or
  • filling bone-strengthening (osteprotective) medicine within six months of the break.

Get Your Rewards Faster

When you complete a health activity, let us know so we can send your reward faster. If you don’t tell us, we’ll wait for your doctor to confirm it. This can take 3 to 6 months. 

You don’t have to wait — report your progress and get rewarded right away. This is called an attestation, which means you’re letting us know you did the activity.

To get your reward within 48 hours:

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How to Use Your 2025 Rewards with Your Benefits Mastercard® Prepaid Card

Your rewards will be added to your Benefits Mastercard® Prepaid Card when we get the information from your doctor or when you report your activity. To learn how to self-report and get your rewards faster, see Get Your Rewards Faster.

Try to use your rewards in the same year you earn them. Unused rewards will expire on June 30 of the next year.

Ways to Use Your Benefits Card
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Healthy Foods

 You can use your card to buy healthy food, like:

  • Fruits and vegetables
  • Frozen meals
  • Meat and seafood
  • Nutrition shakes
  • Water and more
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Over-the-Counter (OTC) Items

You can also use your card to buy non-prescription health items, such as:

  • Cold and cough medicine
  • Vitamins
  • Pain relievers
  • Bandages
  • COVID-19 tests (OTC)
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Gas for Your Car

You can use your card to pay for gas at the pump. Please note that you cannot use the card inside the gas station store. Some gas stations may put a hold on your card, which can cause a declined payment.

Getting Started

If you don’t have a Benefits Mastercard® Prepaid Card yet, one will be mailed to you. The card will come with simple steps to activate it.

If you already have a Benefits Mastercard® Prepaid Card, you can use the same card to access your rewards dollars.

Four Easy Ways to Use Your Rewards

Shop In-Store

Use your card at stores like Albertsons, CVS, Food 4 Less, Ralphs, Walgreens, Walmart, and more. Visit lacare.nationsbenefits.com to find a store near you.

Shop Online

Go to lacare.nationsbenefits.com to order approved items. First-time users must register on the Benefits Pro Portal or app. If you’ve already registered, just log in, pick your items, and check out.

Order by Phone

You can place an order by calling (833) 571-7587 (TTY: 711) between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week.

Use the App

Download the Benefits Pro app to your phone.

You can:

  • See your rewards balance
  • Track your purchases
  • Check if an item is covered while shopping in-store

Get the app free from the App Store®  or Google Play™.

Need a New Card or Didn’t Get One?

If you did not get your Benefits Prepaid Card or need a new one, call NationsBenefits® at 1-833-571-7587 (TTY: 711). Representatives are available 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. , 7 days a week. They can help you with questions about your rewards.

Find a Store Near You

Visit lacare.nationsbenefits.com to see where you can use your rewards.

Important Information About Your Rewards

Your rewards are added to your Benefits Prepaid Card. You can use them for groceries, gas, and other approved items.
Try to use your rewards in the same year you earn them. Unused rewards will expire on June 30 of the next year. If you leave L.A. Care Health Plan, you will lose any unused rewards.

Where You Can Shop

Shopping Option

Details

Retail Stores

Walmart, CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, and other approved retailers

Supermarkets

Walmart Neighborhood Market, Albertsons, Food 4 Less, Pavilions, Ralphs, Vons, and other approved supermarkets

Online Shopping

Shop only at lacare.nationsbenefits.com


Using Your Benefits Prepaid Card

Topic

What You Need to Know

Approved Purchases Only

Only approved items are covered. You must pay for non-approved items or anything over your card balance.

Multiple Wallets

If your Rewards Wallet doesn’t cover the cost, available funds from your OTC or Grocery Wallet may be used.

Who Can Use the Card

Only the member whose name is on the card can use it.

Start Using Rewards

You can begin spending rewards once they show up in your wallet.

Other Important Details

You must follow the store’s return and exchange policy for any items you buy.

Rewards are administered by NationsBenefits®. All brands listed are trademarked by their respective manufacturers. Brands and item eligibility are subject to change.

L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP) is a health plan that contracts with both Medicare and Medi-Cal to provide benefits of both programs to enrollees.