Can I use my Healthy benefits card at a gas station?

Asked by: Prof. Christian Kuhn III  |  Last update: November 6, 2025
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No. The Prepaid Benefits Card is a special-purpose MasterCard Card or Visa Card that can be used only for eligible health care/benefits expenses. It cannot be used, for instance, at gas stations or restaurants. There are no monthly bills and no interest.

Can I use my Healthy Benefits card for gas?

This allowance can be used for Over-the Counter (OTC) Items, groceries, home utilities and gas at the pump.

Where can you use your Healthy Benefits card?

Both the Healthy Foods and the Humana Spending Account cards can be used anywhere VISA cards are accepted. Qualifying stores will vary on the state and the city in which you use them. Once you get your cards in the mail, you need to activate it before you can use it.

What are the restrictions on the Healthy Benefits card?

Certain items such as soda, candy, chips, and other junk foods are usually not eligible for purchase with the card. Additionally, alcohol and tobacco products are never allowed to be purchased with a Healthy Benefits card. It is important to check with your specific program for a full list of eligible items.

Can I buy soda with Healthy Benefits card?

It depends on the company issuing the card, but it's about the same as food stamps. You can't buy non-food items, pet food, infant formula, alcohol, tobacco, candy, desserts/snack foods, chips, stuff from the bakery (but prepackaged bread and such is fine), soda, or anything from Starbucks.

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What can I not buy with my Healthy Benefits card?

Items you can't buy with your Healthy Food Card include:
  • Non-food items.
  • Alcohol or nicotine products.
  • Pet food.
  • Candy or desserts.
  • Chips.
  • Fresh baked goods.
  • Soda.
  • Prescriptions.

Can I buy bottled water with my Healthy Benefits card?

Yes, you can use your SNAP benefits to buy bottled water.

Can I withdraw money from my Healthy Benefits card?

You can't use your Benefits Card at an ATM machine or to get cash back when making a purchase at a store. If you are also buying non-eligible items, the terminal or clerk will ask you for another form of payment. Then just pay with another card, cash or check as you'd normally do.

What food items can you get with an OTC card?

Examples of approved food items are fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, seafood, eggs, dairy, rice, pasta, beans, and much more.

Why won't my Healthy Benefits card work at Walmart?

The benefits card has been used before the 24-hour waiting period after activation is over. The participant has insufficient funds in the benefit account to cover the expense. Non-eligible expenses have been included at the point of sale. (Retry the transaction with the eligible expense only.)

Can you use a benefits card for anything?

You can use your Benefits Card at certain healthcare and non- healthcare merchants or transit merchants specified by your Benefits Plan. A healthcare merchant includes medical providers such as doctors, dentists, vision care facilities, and other locations that sell only medical services/products.

Can I get toilet paper with my OTC card?

OTC items are not eligible if they are normally used for general health, are not used to treat a medical condition (e.g. lotion, shampoo (except for products used to treat dandruff), toilet paper, lip balm) or are cosmetic in nature (e.g. teeth whitening products, wrinkle reducers).

Can you give me a list of healthy food?

Top 15 healthy foods you should be eating
  • Fish. ...
  • Broccoli or any of the cruciferous vegetables. ...
  • Beets. ...
  • Spinach and other leafy green vegetables. ...
  • Kale. ...
  • Peanut butter. ...
  • Almonds. ...
  • Mangos.

What can a healthy benefits card be used for?

Consumers can spend their benefits on various health-related products and services depending on the program. Examples can include over-the-counter items, select groceries, medical devices, counseling services, nutrition education, fitness equipment, pet food, household supplies, gas, transportation, utilities, etc.

What gas stations can I use my health Pays Rewards card?

No, the rewards cannot be used to purchase gasoline. How do I use my My Health Pays® card? when you activated the card. You cannot use your card as a credit card, to get cash back or at an ATM.

Can you use Healthy Benefits card on DoorDash?

HSA and FSA participants can use their benefits at select merchants offering HSA/FSA eligible health items on DoorDash. Eligible health items are marked as “HSA/FSA Eligible” within store pages on DoorDash.

What does OTC card not cover?

What does the OTC card not cover? A Medicare plan with an OTC allowance typically does not cover prescription medications, alcohol, tobacco products, cosmetics or items for general household use. Additionally, it usually cannot be used to purchase gift cards or pay for services such as doctor visits and lab tests.

Can I use my healthy food card at Dollar General?

The member can use the Healthy Foods Card just like a credit card. The card can be used at thousands of participating stores, including CVS, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Walgreens and Walmart. To see which Humana plans include this benefit, visit firstlook.Humana.com.

Can I buy laundry detergent with my OTC card?

Use your $25 a month to get items like baby wipes, allergy products, pain relief medicine and more. You can also get everyday items like laundry detergent, soap and toothbrushes.

Can I use a healthy benefits card for gas?

No. The Prepaid Benefits Card is a special-purpose MasterCard Card or Visa Card that can be used only for eligible health care/benefits expenses. It cannot be used, for instance, at gas stations or restaurants.

Do I need a PIN to use my Healthy Benefits card?

Visit your HealthyBenefitsPlus website or call the phone number on the back of your Card (TTY 711). Use of your Card: Your card is not a credit card but may be entered as “credit” to checkout. If prompted, your PIN is the last 4-digits of your card number. Fees and usage restrictions may apply.

Can you get cash back with a healthy benefits card?

The Card is not a credit card. You will not receive any interest on the funds associated with the Card. Your Card is not accepted at Automated Teller Machines (“ATMs”) and cannot be used to obtain cash from an ATM, a point-of-sale terminal (“POS”), or by any other means, except as required by law.

Can I buy shampoo with my Healthy Benefits card?

OTC items are not eligible for reimbursement if they are normally used for general health, are not used to treat a medical condition (e.g. toothpaste, mouthwash, lotion, shampoo) or are cosmetic in nature (e.g. teeth whitening products, wrinkle reducers). See additional examples in the OTC Chart.

What can I buy at Dollar General with my U card?

Dollar General customers can now purchase food, produce, over-the-counter medicines and additional wellness products in more than 20,000 stores across the country using health supplemental benefits.