Where can I use my OTC card near me?
Asked by: Mrs. Vincenza Casper V | Last update: March 5, 2025Score: 4.8/5 (6 votes)
What stores accept an OTC benefits card?
- CVS.
- Walgreens.
- Duane Reade.
- Rite Aid.
- Dollar General.
- Family Dollar.
- Walmart.
Can I use my OTC card anywhere?
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.
Does Walmart honor OTC cards?
You can create a Walmart.com account and add your OTC Network card to your wallet or enter your OTC Network card as a payment method during check-out.
Can I get 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.
How To Shop In-Store with Your OTC Card
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.
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 is OTC in grocery?
Most MA plans also include an over-the-counter (OTC) allowance. This benefit usually comes monthly or quarterly as a pre-paid card that can be used at local pharmacies for certain over-the-counter medications, wellness items, and personal care products.
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.
Can I use an OTC card at Amazon?
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.
How do I get money on my OTC card?
Depending on the health plan, funds are loaded or reloaded to the card on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis. OTC funds not used during the allotment period are lost and do not roll over to the next period, unless the health plan specifically allows for a rollover period.
What stores can I use my UCard?
- Walmart.
- Walgreens.
- CVS.
- Kroger.
- Publix.
- HEB.
- Family Dollar.
- Dollar General.
Is deodorant OTC approved?
Anti-perspirants/Deodorants
The anti-perspirant component still requires an approved aluminum compound as the active ingredient. Because of this, all anti-perspirant/deodorant products are considered OTC drugs and are regulated by the FDA.
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.
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 stores can I use my benefit prepaid card at?
Members can shop at participating pharmacies and retailers like Albertsons, CVS, Food-4-Less, Ralphs, Walgreens, Walmart, and more. You can visit lacare.nationsbenefits.com to find a store nearby.
Where is my OTC card accepted?
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.
Is toilet paper covered by an 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).
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.
Can I buy cereal on my OTC card?
Choose from thousands of covered groceries including fruits and vegetables, fish, poultry, meat and seafood, dairy products, beans, bread, cereals, pasta and more. Shop at thousands of participating stores including national chains like Walmart, Walgreens, CVS and Kroger or at neighborhood stores near you.
What groceries can I buy with my healthy Benefits card?
Fresh, frozen, canned fruits and vegetables. Fresh salad kits. Dairy and dairy-alternative products, eggs. Meat and seafood: chicken, beef, salmon, shrimp, etc.
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.
What can I buy with my UCard at Walmart?
- 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.
What products are considered OTC?
- Pain relievers and fever control medicine (e.g., acetaminophen, ibuprofen)
- Decongestants (e.g., Sudafed*)
- Expectorant (e.g., Mucinex, Robitussin)
- Antihistamines (e.g., Benadryl)
- Saline nasal spray.
- Cough drops.