What stores accept the UCard from UnitedHealthcare?

Asked by: Ms. Pink Davis DDS  |  Last update: May 4, 2025
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Where can I use my UCard? You can shop at over 55,000 participating stores in the S3 network. The S3 retail network is an exclusive retail network that allows you to shop with your UCard at Walmart, Walgreens and CVS, or at neighborhood stores near you.

What stores can I use my UnitedHealthcare OTC card at?

Shop at thousands of participating stores in the S3 retail network, including Walmart, Walgreens, Kroger, and CVS, or at neighborhood stores near you. For a list of participating stores near you, visit the UCard Hub in the UnitedHealthcare app or on your member site.

Where can I use my UnitedHealthcare spending card?

You can use it to pay by phone, the Web, or at any eligible provider or merchant that accepts MasterCard.

How do I use my UCard for groceries?

At checkout, there are 2 ways to use your UCard:
  1. Simply swipe your card or scan the barcode.
  2. Scan your digital UCard barcode in the UnitedHealthcare app (available at most store locations)

What stores can I use my healthy food card in?

Using the card is simple for members

The card can be used at thousands of participating stores, including CVS, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Walgreens and Walmart. To see which Humana plans include this benefit, visit firstlook.Humana.com.

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What can I buy with my UCard at Walmart?

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.

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.)

Where is UCard accepted?

A UnitedHealthcare healthy food card (UCard) can be used at participating stores including major retailers like: Walmart. Walgreens. CVS.

What can't you 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.

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 does the UnitedHealthcare 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 get cash off my UCard?

The UCard Debit Account differs from bank-issued debit accounts in that: it can only be used to make on-campus purchases. you cannot withdraw funds from it - funds must either be spent down, or the account must be closed.

Can I use my UnitedHealthcare U card at Dollar General?

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

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.

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 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.

Where can I shop with my UCard?

The S3 retail network offers access to thousands of participating stores like Walmart, Walgreens, Kroger and CVS, expanding shopping options for eligible members with a UnitedHealthcare UCard® and making it easier to spend their benefit credits and rewards.

Can I use my UCard 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 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.

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.

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.

Does Sam's Club accept United Healthcare UCard?

UCard® can now be used at Sam's Club. UnitedHealthcare continues to expand in-store shopping options for eligible Medicare Advantage (MA) plan members to shop with their UnitedHealthcare UCard® through the S3 retail network.

Can I use my healthy benefits card at Aldi's?

Aldi takes EBT (food stamps) only. Otherwise the usual debit/credit/Aldi gift card/Visa gift cards. Aldi doesn't accept WIC either.

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.

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.