What is the UnitedHealthcare U card used for?

Asked by: Prof. Owen Schuster  |  Last update: April 25, 2025
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Your UCard is your new member ID card. It includes all the plan information needed to visit your provider or fill a prescription, if applicable. Your new UCard can be used when your plan coverage starts and throughout the plan year.

What does UnitedHealthcare UCard pay for?

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.

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.

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.

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.

How do I order a UnitedHealthcare OTC card?

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How do I use my UCard for groceries?

You can shop for eligible healthy foods by signing in to your member site. Tip: When shopping in-store, use the product scanner in the UnitedHealthcare app to find out if a product is covered. You can shop for eligible healthy foods by signing in to your member site.

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.

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.

How to use UnitedHealthcare UCard to pay utilities?

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.

How much money is on my UCard?

On the Web: You can check your balance on the UCard Online Card Office by logging in to the new Get Funds site. If you have not yet registered to Get Funds, you will need to register first. At Points of Sale: At points of sale, your UCard balance will be displayed automatically after every transaction.

What stores accept the UnitedHealthcare UCard?

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

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).

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 kind of food can you get with UnitedHealthcare card?

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 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.

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 does UCard cover?

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

What items can be purchased with a UnitedHealthcare OTC card?

Buy healthy foods like fruits and vegetables, meat, seafood, dairy products and water. Choose from thousands of OTC products, like toothpaste, first aid necessities, cough drops, bladder control pads and more. Pay utility bills like electricity, gas, water and internet.

Can I buy coffee with my 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 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.

Can I use my UnitedHealthcare U card at Dollar General?

Dollar General UCard update

UnitedHealthcare welcomed Dollar General to the over-the-counter benefit network, helping to give members a convenient and budget-friendly shopping option.