How to use UnitedHealthcare card to pay utilities?

Asked by: Dr. Jan Kemmer DDS  |  Last update: February 13, 2025
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Online — Use your UCard to help pay approved utility bills on the same site you shop for covered products. You can easily search for an eligible company within our Bill Pay network to pay for utility services on your member site or the UnitedHealthcare app.

How to pay utility bill with UnitedHealthcare card?

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.

Does UnitedHealthcare cover utilities?

For eligible members with UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans, credits will be loaded to your UnitedHealthcare UCard® to help pay for covered over-the-counter (OTC) products. For select plans, members can also use their credits to help pay for healthy food or eligible utility bills.

How do I use my UnitedHealthcare debit card?

Swipe your card where you seek services to pay for eligible medical expenses. You may select to run the transaction as a credit or debit. UnitedHealthcare Global is funding this card.

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.

How To Pay Utilities With UnitedHealthCare UCard

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What bills can I pay with my UHC card?

Use your benefit credit on your UCard to help pay utility bills, like:
  • Electric.
  • Gas.
  • Heat.
  • Home phone.
  • Internet.
  • Sanitation.
  • Sewer.
  • Water.

Can I buy water with my UnitedHealthcare card?

If you had a UnitedHealthcare dual health plan, you could use your credit to: Buy healthy foods like fruits and vegetables, meat, seafood, dairy products and water.

How to get money off a UnitedHealthcare card?

With your PIN you can use your card to withdraw funds at any ATM that displays the MasterCard brand name. * You can withdraw money at the ATM to reimburse yourself if you go to the doctor and pay for services out of your own pocket.

How do I use my UB debit card?

Your UB debit card can make purchases in two different ways: as a credit card transaction authorized by your signature or an ATM transaction authorized by your PIN. That is why the cashier at the local store asks you “Debit or Credit.” Both methods access only the funds in your UB checking account.

Can I get gas with my UnitedHealthcare card?

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

How do I get United Utilities?

To get your account set up simply give us a call on 0345 026 7661 and our friendly team will be able to help you with the lowest tariff, talk you through the easiest payment options, and discuss any additional support or requirements you may have.

Will UnitedHealthcare send me a bill?

Monthly bill payment

You can pay by mail each month (we will provide you a monthly bill). You can also make advance payments.

What does utility covers?

Typically, utilities include electricity, water, and gas bills. You can also add sewage, trash, and recycling, as well as TV, internet, phone, and streaming services to the list. ⏰ TIP: Utility bills are often used as proof of residence, especially for licensing and passport needs.

Can I use my UnitedHealthcare U card at Walmart?

A UnitedHealthcare healthy food card (UCard) can be used at participating stores including major retailers like: Walmart. Walgreens. CVS.

Can I use my 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.

How do I check my UnitedHealthcare spending card balance?

Check your balance by visiting myuhc.com® or by calling the number listed on the back of your Health Care Spending Card. Swipe your card and go.

Where can I use my UB Card?

Your UB Card is your official University at Buffalo ID, and is used across each campus. Getting into your residence hall, classroom and building access, working out at the gym, and attending campus events are all made easy with this multi-purpose card.

How do I know if my UB debit card is activated?

You will be notified via email and will be sent a reference code. Key in the code when you log in your UB Online profile to activate your account. Once you see the account on your dashboard, it is now activated and ready for use.

How do I use my health debit card?

Your Healthcare card is designed to work like a credit card without the PIN. We highly recommend using your Healthcare debit card* like a credit card without the PIN. When you swipe your card at checkout, choose "credit" (even though it isn't a credit card).

How do I use my UnitedHealthcare card to pay utility bills?

Because the Ucard is not a Master Card, Visa or Discover, we cannot accept the card as a form of payment. 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.

Is the UnitedHealthcare card a debit card?

About Care Cash

Care Cash is a preloaded debit card designed to help pay towards cost sharing for certain eligible network health care expenses. Eligible employees must first request the card at myuhc.com/carecash.

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.

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.)

Does Medicare pay for utility bills?

Utilities – You can receive a $150 quarterly spending allowance toward the payment of household utilities including gas, electric, water, and sewer.

Can I buy soda with a 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.