What stores can I use my UnitedHealthcare OTC card at?
Asked by: Delphine Kuvalis | Last update: December 8, 2025Score: 4.9/5 (35 votes)
What stores accept the United Healthcare OTC card?
- Walmart.
- Walgreens.
- CVS.
- Kroger.
- Publix.
- HEB.
- Family Dollar.
- Dollar General.
Can I use my OTC card anywhere?
Shop in stores*—Swipe your OTC card at participating physical retailers including CVS, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Rite Aid, Stop & Shop, Walgreens, and Walmart. For a complete list of participating retailers and locations, visit carepartnersct.com/order-OTC.
What stores accept an OTC card?
Take your activated Healthfirst OTC Plus/OTC card to a participating store and select the approved items you want to purchase. You can use your Healthfirst OTC Plus card at locations such as: Retailers like Duane Reade, Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, and Family Dollar. Many local independent pharmacies.
What does the UnitedHealthcare OTC card 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.
How do I use my UnitedHealthcare OTC card at Walmart?
Can I buy groceries with my UnitedHealthcare UCard?
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.
What household items can I buy with my OTC card?
- 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 an 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 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.
Does Amazon accept an OTC card?
No, members cannot shop directly on amazon.com or use the Amazon mobile app to purchase products using their OTC credit or UCard. Do members need an Amazon Prime account to purchase products? No, members do not need an Amazon Prime account to purchase products.
Can I buy laundry detergent 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 can I buy with my UCard at Walmart?
- Braces and supports.
- Dental and oral care.
- Diabetes care.
- Eye and ear care.
- First aid.
- Foot care.
- Incontinence products.
- Pain relief.
Does Dollar General accept the UnitedHealthcare OTC card?
Choose from thousands of OTC products, like first aid, pain relievers and more. Shop at thousands of participating stores, including Walmart, Walgreens, Dollar General, and Kroger, or at neighborhood stores near you.
What stores can I use my UCard in 2024?
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.
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.)
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.
What stores accept the OTC?
In addition to shopping from Medline, members can use their OTC card in-store at CVS, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Rite Aid, Stop & Shop, Walgreens, and Walmart, and at Walmart.com. IMPORTANT: The new 2023 OTC card has a magnetic strip on the back for swiping the card at participating retail stores.
Where can I use my UnitedHealthcare UCard?
- Shop at thousands of participating stores, including Walmart, Walgreens, CVS and Kroger, or at neighborhood stores near you.
- Order online and get free home delivery on qualifying orders of $35 or more.
What groceries can you buy with OTC card?
- • Fresh fruits and vegetables. • Canned fruits and vegetables. • Frozen produce and meals.
- • Fresh salad kits. • Dairy products. • Meat and seafood.
- • Beans and legumes. • Pantry staples – flour, sugar, spices, etc. ...
- • Nutritional shakes and bars. • Soups.
What products can I buy with my UnitedHealthcare OTC card?
You now have the flexibility to choose how to spend your credits based on what you need. Choose from thousands of covered OTC products including vitamins and supplements, pain relievers, over-the-counter medications, stomach remedies, first aid items and more.
How often do you get money on your OTC card?
It's important to know when your OTC card reloads. Money might be added on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis, depending on your plan. And remember, if benefits don't roll over to the following period, you'll need to use them — otherwise you'll lose them. For example, some plans have a quarterly structure.
Does an OTC card cover bread?
You can use your food credits to buy thousands of approved foods. Use the handy list below to help you shop for foods that qualify. Pantry staples - flour, sugar, spices, etc. Healthy grains - bread, cereals, pastas, etc.
How much do I have left on my OTC card?
You may check check the balance on your OTC benefit card by calling the number on the back of your card or signing in to your OTC plan provider's online member portal.
How to pay rent with an OTC card?
Rent/Mortgage Assistance
To make a payment, check with your landlord or mortgage company first to make sure they accept Visa and provide them with your OTC card information. Funds will be deducted from your OTC account.