How To Use Uhc Ucard At Walmart (2024)

FAQs

Can I use my UnitedHealthcare OTC card at Walmart? ›

With your UnitedHealthcare UCard, it's easy to use your credit to: Shop at thousands of participating stores, including Walmart, Walgreens, Kroger, and CVS, or at neighborhood stores near you.

Approved items include fruits & vegetables, meats, dairy & more.

The most common reasons why a benefit card may be declined at the point of sale are: The benefits card has not been activated. 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.

The UnitedHealthcare UCard is your all-in-one member ID and much more. Members use it to shop for healthy food and OTC products, to access their gym membership and redeem rewards.

Also, please be aware that you cannot withdraw funds from the UCard Debit Account. If you decide to purchase your books off-campus, the UCard Office cannot return the funds you already deposited into your UCard Debit Account. To get that money back, you would need to close your debit account completely.

Paying with your card

You visit your doctor or other provider. You can use the card to pay for copayments or any out-of-pocket responsibility when using a UnitedHealthcare network provider. You visit the pharmacy or use the pharmacy website. You can use the card to pay copayments or any out-of-pocket responsibility.

At local retailers, take your items to the checkout lanes. When you check out, swipe your OTC Plus/OTC card for payment. Purchases of approved items are automatically deducted from your card balance.

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.

OTC items are not eligible for reimbursem*nt 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.

Does Walmart accept the UnitedHealthcare U card? ›

Many UnitedHealthcare members can use their UCard to: Shop at thousands of participating stores, including Walmart, Walgreens, CVS and Kroger, or at neighborhood stores near you.

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.

You can use your card to buy things like: Food and fresh groceries, like meat, vegetables, and canned goods. Everyday items, like toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant and shaving cream. Household goods, like laundry detergent, paper towels and tissues.

OTC Food Benefit Card

You can use this card at the following participating retailers: CVS, Walgreens, Family Dollar, Dollar General, and Walmart.