What food can you buy with UnitedHealthcare UCard?

• 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 I buy with my UCard at Walmart?

Can you buy food with your OTC card at Walmart?

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 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.

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 UnitedHealthcare have a food allowance?

The healthy food benefit is a special supplemental benefit only available to chronically ill enrollees with a qualifying condition, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, chronic and disabling mental health conditions, diabetes and/or cardiovascular disorders, and who also meet all applicable plan coverage ...

What stores accept UnitedHealthcare UCard?

Can you buy potato chips with 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. 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.

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 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.

Can you buy groceries with Healthy Benefits card?

Healthy benefits are increasingly being made available through health care providers, technology companies, employers, government agencies, and more. Many of these distributors offer benefits through cards that function like prepaid debit cards, allowing purchases of select grocery items or wellness products.

Why was the OTC card declined?

You did not activate the card. The item you are purchasing is not eligible under your plan. You do not have enough money in your account. The item you are purchasing is a non-prescribed OTC medicine.

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.

What household items can I buy with my OTC card?

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.

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.

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 does the UnitedHealthcare OTC card pay for?

Your plan comes with a credit that will be loaded to your UnitedHealthcare UCard® every quarter for covered OTC products. Shop in-store or online for pain relievers, cold remedies, vitamins and more.

What can I buy at Dollar General with my healthy Benefits card?

What is a UCard from UnitedHealthcare used for?

It may seem like a simple membership ID card at first glance, but UCard can be used for numerous components of a UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan, including: Checking in at the doctor's office or pharmacy. Signing up for a free gym membership. Buying over-the-counter (OTC) health and wellness products.

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.