Can I use my UnitedHealthcare OTC card at Walmart?

Asked by: Mrs. Sallie Cartwright  |  Last update: May 6, 2025
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Many UnitedHealthcare members can use their UCard to: Shop at thousands of participating stores, including Walmart, Walgreens, CVS and Kroger, or at neighborhood stores near you.

What stores can I use my UnitedHealthcare OTC card?

Shop at thousands of participating stores in the S3 retail network, including Walmart, Walgreens, Kroger, and CVS, or at neighborhood stores near you. For a list of participating stores near you, visit the UCard Hub in the UnitedHealthcare app or on your member site.

How to use united healthcare OTC card at Walmart?

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.

What can you not buy with UnitedHealthcare UCard?

Rewards cannot be used to purchase Medicare-covered items or services, including medical or prescription drug out-of-pocket costs, or alcohol, tobacco or firearms. Tip: When shopping in-store, use the product scanner in the UnitedHealthcare app to find out if a product is covered.

How much OTC does UnitedHealthcare give per month?

Get $200 monthly to buy OTC products and healthy food with a Dual Complete plan.

How do I use my UnitedHealthcare OTC card at Walmart?

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How often do you get money on your OTC card?

It's important to know when your OTC card reloads. Money might be added on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis, depending on your plan. And remember, if benefits don't roll over to the following period, you'll need to use them — otherwise you'll lose them. For example, some plans have a quarterly structure.

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.

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).

What food is covered by the UnitedHealthcare OTC card?

What can you buy with your credit?
  • Buy healthy foods like fruits and vegetables, meat, seafood, dairy products and water.
  • Choose from thousands of OTC products, like toothpaste, first aid necessities, cough drops, bladder control pads and more.
  • Pay utility bills like electricity, gas, water and internet.

What household items can I buy with my OTC card?

Eligible items include:
  • 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.

Can I get laundry detergent with my OTC card?

You can also get everyday items like laundry detergent, soap and toothbrushes.

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.)

What stores can I use my UCard in 2024?

A UnitedHealthcare healthy food card (UCard) can be used at participating stores including major retailers like:
  • Walmart.
  • Walgreens.
  • CVS.
  • Kroger.
  • Publix.
  • HEB.
  • Family Dollar.
  • Dollar General.

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.

How to use UnitedHealthcare UCard for groceries?

To shop online, visit the UCard Hub by signing in to your member site or opening the UnitedHealthcare app. There, it's easy to search for covered products by category, brand or price. Choose the products you'd like, then follow the prompts to complete your purchases using your credit.

Can I use my OTC card at Walmart for food?

OTC Food Benefit Card

You can use this card at the following participating retailers: CVS, Walgreens, Family Dollar, Dollar General, and Walmart. You will a receive gray colored OTC card, similar to the example shown, with a maximum $20 monthly limit for purchasing the approved food items items.

What does the UnitedHealthcare UCard pay for?

The UCard® gives you access to credit to help pay for healthy food, OTC products and utilities such as gas and electric. I have it and love it I got 290 a month it help me so much pay my electric bills and food, Internet.

Can I buy bread with my United Healthcare card?

Choose from thousands of covered groceries including fruits and vegetables, fish, poultry, meat and seafood, dairy products, beans, bread, cereals, pasta and more.

Can I buy meat with my OTC card?

Purchase healthy foods from participating retailers and farmers' markets. Examples of approved food items are fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, seafood, eggs, dairy, rice, pasta, beans, and much more.

Can I buy soda with OTC?

Items that do not qualify include non-food and pet items, alcohol, baby formula, candy, chips, coffee shop items, desserts, fresh baked goods, soda, and tobacco.

Does an OTC card cover bread?

You can use your food credits to buy thousands of approved foods. Use the handy list below to help you shop for foods that qualify. Pantry staples - flour, sugar, spices, etc. Healthy grains - bread, cereals, pastas, etc.

Can I use my UnitedHealthcare UCard for gas?

The UCard® gives you access to credit to help pay for healthy food, OTC products and utilities such as gas and electric.

What food does UnitedHealthcare cover?

What can you buy with your monthly credit? Enroll in a UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete® plan and you could: Buy healthy foods like fruits and vegetables, meat, seafood, dairy products and water. Choose from thousands of OTC products, like first aid, pain relievers and more.

How to pay utilities with UnitedHealthcare OTC card?

To use your Ucard money to pay your utility bill, you must do so through the Ucard hub on your plan's website or call 1-833-853-8587.