What foods can I get on my Healthy Benefits card?

Asked by: Dr. Nina Hoppe  |  Last update: August 26, 2023
Score: 4.8/5 (28 votes)

These include:
  • Fresh or canned fruits and vegetables.
  • Frozen produce and meals.
  • Fresh salad kits.
  • Dairy products.
  • Meat and seafood.
  • Beans and legumes.
  • Pantry staples, like flour, sugar, and spices.
  • Healthy grains, like bread, cereals and pasta.

What food can you buy with the Healthy Benefits card?

Healthy Benefits restrictions vary depending on the program and the state. However, typically, eligible items that can be purchased with a Healthy Benefits card include fresh fruits and vegetables, whole-grain bread and pasta, lean proteins, dairy products, and select over-the-counter medications.

What can I use my benefits card for?

Where can you use the Benefits Card? IRS regulations allow you to use the Benefits Cards in participating pharmacies, mail-order pharmacies, discount stores, department stores and supermarkets that can identify FSA/HRA eligible items at checkout and accept MasterCard® prepaid cards.

Can I buy groceries with my Nationsbenefits card?

Once your plan has started, you can use your Benefits Prepaid Card to buy eligible healthy groceries.

Can you buy dog food with Healthy Benefits card?

Unfortunately, no. There are clear rules about what you cannot buy with a SNAP card, and this includes pet food. Other items that SNAP does not cover include alcohol and tobacco products; vitamins and supplements; and other nonfood items.

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Can I buy cooked food with Healthy Benefits card?

It has to be noted that with the list of foods you are allowed to buy by using your SCAN Healthy Foods Card includes fruits, vegetables, prepared food, meat, poultry, fish, eggs, cheese, milk, other dairy products, beans, bread, cereals, pasta, crackers, nuts, trail mix and nutritional bars.

Can I use my Healthy Benefits card for gas?

Your rewards card cannot be used to purchase alcohol, tobacco, firearms and gasoline. To view your earned rewards, log in to your online account.

How do I use my Healthy Benefits grocery card?

To shop in store, you can use the website or Healthy Benefits+ mobile app to find a store near you. If you have questions about item eligibility while in store, you can use the mobile app scanner. To checkout, simply scan your card or mobile app barcode at checkout to instantly redeem your benefits.

Can I buy paper towels with my OTC card?

You can use your card to buy things like: Food and fresh groceries, like meat, vegetables, and canned goods. Everyday items, like toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant and shaving cream. Household goods, like laundry detergent, paper towels and tissues.

Can I buy milk with my OTC card?

OTC Food Benefit Card

It can be used to purchase eligible food items such as fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, bread, eggs. You can find a complete list of eligible items by clicking on this link: Full list of eligible items.

Can you take money out of a benefits card?

You can withdraw up to your entire cash account balance from an ATM or POS in one day. However, depending on the ATM or POS limits, you may need to do more than one transaction. You can check your account balance at www.ebt.ca.gov. Use a POS machine to buy food with your food stamp benefit account or get cash benefits.

How do I use my nations benefits card at Walmart?

When you're finished shopping, select “debit” or “credit” at check out, then swipe your card. You will not need a PIN to use your card. Your available OTC spending allowance amount will apply to eligible items and deduct from your total purchase. Sales tax may apply.

What does benefits in a card cover?

Our top-quality solutions include our Minimum Essential Coverage Plan, Minimum Value Plan, and Fixed Indemnity Plans, as well as Vision, Dental, Short-Term Disability, Term Life, Critical Illness, and Accident Coverage.

How much do I get on my healthy food card?

The SCAN Healthy Foods Card provides you with a $50 quarterly allowance you can use to buy healthy food at participating stores. To order your SCAN Healthy Foods Card, call 1-877-494-2892 (TTY: 711), 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. PT, Monday-Friday. Allow two weeks for your card to arrive.

Can I use my healthy groceries card at Walmart?

Your Healthy Savings Card can be used at any Walmart, Vons, Albertsons, Pavilions, Safeway, FoodsCo, Food 4 Less, Ralphs stores to buy fresh fruits and vegetables. *At Ralph's, Food4Less, and FoodsCo, the Healthy Savings card does not work with WIC or EBT cards.

How do I use my OTC card for food?

Once activated, you can use your OTC and Grocery Card for eligible purchases at participating stores. No PIN or signature is required for in-store purchases — it works just like a prepaid card. Go to the checkout lanes, and simply swipe the card for payment.

Is toothpaste covered by OTC card?

OTC (Over-the-Counter) Plus and OTC Card

Staying healthy is easier with a Healthfirst OTC Plus and OTC card. Save on items you use every day, such as toothpaste, eye drops, aspirin, and more, when you shop at participating neighborhood stores and select online retailers, with free home-delivery options available.

Can I withdraw cash from my OTC card?

OTC withdrawals are available up to the daily withdrawal authorization limits, provided the Available Balance in your account is greater than or equal to the cash withdrawal amount requested.

What items are covered with the 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.

What can I buy with my Aetna Healthy Benefits card?

You can use your card or download the free Healthy Benefits Plus app to buy approved foods like fruits, veggies, dairy products, meats and seafood, and pantry staples.

Can I use my Humana debit card for gas?

Whether shopping for essentials at participating retailers, making eligible payments online or using an allowance for covered services like rent or utilities, you can use your card wherever Visa is accepted. *If your plan includes multiple allowances, your allowances cannot be combined.

Can I use my Wellcare OTC card at Walmart?

In-store—Swipe your OTC card at participating retailers, including CVS, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Rite Aid, Stop & Shop, Walgreens, and Walmart.

Does Amazon accept Healthy Benefits Plus card?

Yes, you can use your FSA/HSA card to buy on Amazon.

How do I check the balance on my OTC card?

CHECK YOUR BALANCE

You can check the balance on your OTC card at any time by: calling 1‑888‑682‑2400. You will be asked to enter your OTC card number. or by visiting www.otcmember.com.