What can I buy with my U card at Walmart?

Asked by: Yadira Cremin  |  Last update: July 30, 2025
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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 be purchased with the UCard?

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.

What kind of food can I buy with my UnitedHealthcare card?

Use the handy list below to help you shop for foods that qualify.
  • Fresh fruits & vegetables.
  • Canned fruits & vegetables.
  • Frozen produce & meals.
  • Fresh salad kits.
  • Dairy products.
  • Meat & seafood.

Can I use my UnitedHealthcare card at Walmart?

UnitedHealthcare UCard makes it easy to spend your credit

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

What can you not buy with 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.

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Can a UCard be used for groceries?

Use your benefit credit on your UCard to buy healthy food products, like: Beans and soup. Dairy products. Fresh, frozen and canned fruits.

Can I buy laundry soap 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.

What food items can you get with a OTC card?

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

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.

Can I use my UCard 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. Do members need an Amazon Prime account to purchase products? No, members do not need an Amazon Prime account to purchase 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.

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.

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 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.

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 groceries can I buy with my UCard?

Groceries. The UnitedHealthcare healthy food card can be used to purchase a large list of grocery items including milk, fruits and vegetables, eggs, bread, frozen meals, cheese, condiments and more.

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.

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.

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 you buy pet food with an OTC 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.

What products are considered OTC?

OTC Supplies
  • Pain relievers and fever control medicine (e.g., acetaminophen, ibuprofen)
  • Decongestants (e.g., Sudafed*)
  • Expectorant (e.g., Mucinex, Robitussin)
  • Antihistamines (e.g., Benadryl)
  • Saline nasal spray.
  • Cough drops.

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.

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 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.