What is the Wellcare debit visa card for?

What stores can I use my Flex card at?

For the most part, your FSA card should work where it makes sense: at locations like pharmacies, vision centers, doctor and dentist offices, and so on. But if you try to use your card at a restaurant or bike shop, even if that bike shop happens to sell FSA eligible bandages, chances are your card won't work.

What stores take the Wellcare spendable card?

Can I use my Flex card for groceries?

It works just like a prepaid credit or debit card and can have multiple options for use, including online purchases. Use it for those expenses you are eligible to receive an allowance for such as groceries^{1, 2}, over-the-counter health items, and utilities^{1, 2}.

How much is on my Flex card?

You can use our automated system 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to check your card balance by calling 1-866-275-3905 (TTY: 711) and selecting option 2. You will need your card number to check your balance using the automated menu prompts.

What can I buy with my medical flex card?

You can spend FSA funds to pay deductibles and copayments, but not for insurance premiums. You can spend FSA funds on prescription medications, as well as over-the-counter medicines with a doctor's prescription. Reimbursements for insulin are allowed without a prescription.

Can I use my Wellcare spendable card for gas?

Gas Pay-at-the-Pump Transactions

By following a few simple guidelines your members will enjoy a seamless experience when using their Spendables^TM card to purchase fuel. Members must pay for gas at the pump, instead of inside the gas station at the register. Not all gas stations accept the Wellcare Spendables^TM card.

How do I check the balance on my Wellcare Visa Flex card?

Where can I use my wellness Visa card?

You can use your Card in-store, online or over the phone on Qualified Purchases everywhere Visa Debit Cards are accepted.

Can I buy groceries with my WellCare spendable card?

With Wellcare Spendables, members may use their funds on multiple benefits. Healthy Food and Over-the-Counter items are managed at category level, which allows us to ensure members purchase approved items. Members may purchase brand name or generic brand items from approved categories.

Why did I receive a WellCare card?

Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans are designed to be practical, affordable, and easy to use. That's why we offer Medicare Advantage plans with the Wellcare Spendables^® debit card to use on health items and services you need. These funds vary based on the Wellcare plan you choose.

Can I use my WellCare Visa card at Walmart?

Members will receive a pre-loaded allowance on a Visa debit card that they may use towards their over-the-counter (OTC) benefit on health products at over 55,000 participating retailers such as Walmart, CVS, Kroger, Publix, and more.

Does Flex Card pay for toilet paper?

Here are examples of items and expenses that are not FSA-eligible for 2024: General health items: toiletries like toothpaste, toilet paper, or shampoo, cosmetic products, vitamins and supplements (without a prescription) Non-medical equipment: car seats, strollers, non-medical exercise equipment.

Can you use a benefits card for anything?

You can use your Benefits Card at certain healthcare and non- healthcare merchants or transit merchants specified by your Benefits Plan. A healthcare merchant includes medical providers such as doctors, dentists, vision care facilities, and other locations that sell only medical services/products.

What is the Medicare $900 grocery benefit?

Is The $900 Medicare Grocery Allowance Real? Unfortunately, the $900 Medicare grocery allowance is not a real benefit of Original Medicare. Original Medicare does not offer any kind of assistance when it comes to groceries. However, some Medicare Advantage plans do provide a grocery benefit to their enrollees.

Can I buy gas with my Flex card?

Debit cards are accepted almost everywhere and for almost any type of purchase, from groceries and gas to utilities and clothing. Debit cards linked to employer-sponsored benefit accounts. like a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA), are also easy and convenient.

Can I buy meat with my Flex card?

If you're eligible, you can use it to help pay for goods approved by your plan, which may include: Over-the-counter health items such as toothpaste, vitamins, and more at participating retailers. Groceries^1,2 such as fresh meats and vegetables, frozen meats, dairy items, canned goods, and more at participating stores.

How do I get free stuff from WellCare?

As part of your plan, you have an Over-the-Counter (OTC) benefit where you will receive a fixed dollar amount preloaded into your Wellcare Spendables™ Card. You may use the Wellcare Spendables™ Card OTC dollars to purchase everyday items like bandages, pain relievers, cold remedies, toothpaste and much more.

Can I use my healthy benefits card at a gas station?

No. The Prepaid Benefits Card is a special-purpose MasterCard Card or Visa Card that can be used only for eligible health care/benefits expenses. It cannot be used, for instance, at gas stations or restaurants.

Who qualifies for the Flex card?

To get a Medicare flex card, you must be eligible to enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan that offers a flex card as a benefit. To be eligible for a Medicare Advantage plan, you must qualify for Original Medicare Parts A and B. This means you must be 65+ years of age or have a qualifying disability.