Can I use my OTC card at Walmart for food?
Asked by: Walton West | Last update: August 2, 2025Score: 4.7/5 (42 votes)
Does Walmart accept the OTC card?
Shop in stores*—Swipe your OTC card at participating physical retailers including CVS, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Rite Aid, Stop & Shop, Walgreens, and Walmart. For a complete list of participating retailers and locations, visit carepartnersct.com/order-OTC.
What does an 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.
Why did my OTC card not work at Walmart?
The most common reasons why a benefit card may be declined at the point of sale are: The benefits card has not been activated. The benefits card has been used before the 24-hour waiting period after activation is over.
What can I buy with my UCard at Walmart?
- Braces and supports.
- Dental and oral care.
- Diabetes care.
- Eye and ear care.
- First aid.
- Foot care.
- Incontinence products.
- Pain relief.
How to use your UnitedHealthcare OTC healthy benefits card at Walmart.
Is toilet paper covered by an 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).
What household items can I buy with my OTC card?
- Nicotine replacement therapy items.
- Band aids and first aid supplies.
- Food scales.
- Oral hygiene care products.
- OTC antibiotic creams/ointments.
- OTC antihistamines and allergy sprays.
- OTC cold/cough/flu drugs.
- OTC pain relievers.
How to use the UCard for groceries?
- Simply swipe your card or scan the barcode.
- Scan your digital UCard barcode in the UnitedHealthcare app (available at most store locations)
What foods can I buy at Walmart with my Nations Benefits card?
Eligible products include all food items like fresh meats, fruits and vegetables, canned goods, frozen foods, and more.
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 my UCard at Dollar General?
Good news! Many Dollar General stores are ready to accept UCard payments and more stores are expected to be ready in the months ahead.
What is the Walmart pay in 4?
With Afterpay, customers can buy what they want today and pay it off in four equal interest-free installments over 6 weeks. This payment plan is a convenient way to budget and manage your spending without the worry of interest or hidden fees.
How does the OTC card work at Walmart?
How do I use my OTC Network card on Walmart.com? You can create a Walmart.com account and add your OTC Network card to your wallet or enter your OTC Network card as a payment method during check-out.
Can I buy cereal on my OTC card?
Choose from thousands of covered groceries including fruits and vegetables, fish, poultry, meat and seafood, dairy products, beans, bread, cereals, pasta and more. Shop at thousands of participating stores including national chains like Walmart, Walgreens, CVS and Kroger or at neighborhood stores near you.
What stores accept UCard?
- Walmart.
- Walgreens.
- CVS.
- Kroger.
- Publix.
- HEB.
- Family Dollar.
- Dollar General.
What is the food allowance card for groceries?
The Medicare Food Allowance Card is a benefit offered through certain Medicare Advantage plans, also known as Medicare Part C. This card allows beneficiaries to purchase groceries and other healthy food items, helping to offset the costs of maintaining a nutritious diet.
What stores accept an OTC card?
Take your activated Healthfirst OTC Plus/OTC card to a participating store and select the approved items you want to purchase. You can use your Healthfirst OTC Plus card at locations such as: Retailers like Duane Reade, Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, and Family Dollar. Many local independent pharmacies.
Can I pay my water bill with my UCard?
To pay eligible utilities with UCard benefits, customers must call the UnitedHealthcare member services number on the back of their UCard to request payment of their utility bill. Any approved payments will be processed by UnitedHealthcare and sent to eligible utilities on your behalf.
How much do I have left on my OTC card?
You may check check the balance on your OTC benefit card by calling the number on the back of your card or signing in to your OTC plan provider's online member portal.
Does OTC card cover groceries?
OTC Food Benefit Card
It can be used to purchase eligible food items such as fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, bread, eggs.
How often can I use my OTC card?
Your OTC benefit can be used multiple times throughout the quarter, not to exceed your benefit allowance. Quarterly benefit periods are distributed as follows: Quarter 1 (January, February and March) Quarter 2 (April, May and June)
Is deodorant OTC approved?
Anti-perspirants/Deodorants
The anti-perspirant component still requires an approved aluminum compound as the active ingredient. Because of this, all anti-perspirant/deodorant products are considered OTC drugs and are regulated by the FDA.
Can I use my OTC card on Amazon?
No, members cannot shop directly on amazon.com or use the Amazon mobile app to purchase products using their OTC credit or UCard.