Does Walmart accept the UnitedHealthcare U card?

Asked by: Demario Heidenreich  |  Last update: May 22, 2025
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You can shop at over 55,000 participating stores in the S3 network. The S3 retail network is an exclusive retail network that allows you to shop with your UCard at Walmart, Walgreens and CVS, or at neighborhood stores near you.

What stores can I use my UCard at?

Where Can I Use My UnitedHealthcare Healthy Food Card? (UCard)
  • Walmart.
  • Walgreens.
  • CVS.
  • Kroger.
  • Publix.
  • HEB.
  • Family Dollar.
  • Dollar General.

Where can I use my UnitedHealthcare spending card?

You can use it to pay by phone, the Web, or at any eligible provider or merchant that accepts MasterCard.

Can you use your Healthy Benefits card at Walmart?

Pay with your Walmart Wellness Benefits Card at any register when you checkout.

Can I buy bread with my UnitedHealthcare 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.

How do I use my UnitedHealthcare OTC card at Kroger?

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What can I buy with UCard at Walmart?

Use your benefit credit on your UCard to buy healthy food products, like:
  • Beans and soup.
  • Dairy products.
  • Fresh, frozen and canned fruits.
  • Fresh, frozen and canned vegetables.
  • Frozen meals.
  • Fresh salad kits.
  • Fully-prepared meals and produce boxes.
  • Healthy grains like bread, cereals, rice and pastas.

What can you not buy with UnitedHealthcare UCard?

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.

Does Walmart take UnitedHealthcare card?

How can I shop in a store using my UCard? You can shop at any of the 55,000 retail locations, including Walmart, CVS and more. For a full list of participating stores, sign in and visit the store finder on the UCard Hub.

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 I buy 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 can I use my UnitedHealthcare U card for?

Your plan comes with a credit that will be loaded to your UnitedHealthcare UCard® every month to help pay for over-the-counter (OTC) products and healthy food. Shop in-store or online for covered groceries, pain relievers, cold remedies and more.

Can I get cash off my UCard?

The UCard Debit Account differs from bank-issued debit accounts in that: it can only be used to make on-campus purchases. you cannot withdraw funds from it - funds must either be spent down, or the account must be closed.

Can I use my UnitedHealthcare U card at Dollar General?

Shop at thousands of participating stores, including Walmart, Walgreens, Dollar General, and Kroger, or at neighborhood stores near you.

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.

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 use UCard on Amazon?

Members cannot use their UCard or OTC credit to shop directly on amazon.com or in the Amazon app. Members with an OTC benefit that can be used on healthy food (D-SNP and some C-SNP) will continue to have their online orders fulfilled by Walmart.

Does Walmart accept a Healthy Benefits card?

Gift cards (Note: you cannot use a gift card to purchase another gift card) Refund credit. Health spending account (HSA) / flexible spending account (FSA) cards. Benefit cards for the purchase of eligible items (including Healthy Benefits and OTC Network)

Can I buy gas with my Healthy Benefits card?

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

Can you buy candy with Healthy Benefits card?

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. To check if an item is approved, members can download the Healthy Benefits Plus app, scan the product and it will advise if item is allowable.

What stores accept the UnitedHealthcare UCard?

The S3 retail network offers access to thousands of participating stores like Walmart, Walgreens, Kroger and CVS, expanding shopping options for eligible members with a UnitedHealthcare UCard® and making it easier to spend their benefit credits and rewards.

Can I buy bread with my UnitedHealthcare 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.

Can I buy clothes with my UCard?

With the UCard, you will be able to:

buy over-the-counter products. spend your earned rewards on eligible items like gifts, clothing, and more. go to the gym.

Can I buy shampoo and conditioner with an OTC 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.

Is there a class action lawsuit against UnitedHealthcare?

UnitedHealth Group Inc has agreed to a $69 million settlement to resolve allegations that it breached fiduciary duties under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The class action lawsuit, which has been pending for over three years, involved the company's 401(k) savings plan.