How to use ucard to pay utility bills?
Because the Ucard is not a Master Card, Visa or Discover, we cannot accept the card as a form of payment. To use your Ucard money to pay your utility bill, you must do so through the Ucard hub on your plan's website or call 1-833-853-8587.
- Visit a provider like your Primary Care Provider (PCP) or dentist.
- Fill a prescription.
- Check in at the gym.
- Buy healthy food and over-the-counter products.
- Pay utility bills.
- Spend your earned rewards.
OTC withdrawals are available up to the daily withdrawal authorization limits, provided the Available Balance in your account is greater than or equal to the cash withdrawal amount requested.
To pay using your OTC card on Walmart.com or through the Walmart app, you will need to create a Walmart account first. Once you've done this, you can add your OTC card to your digital wallet. Then, once you arrive at the checkout process, simply select your OTC card as your preferred payment method.
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.
With your all-in-one UnitedHealthcare UCard you can: Shop at thousands of participating stores, including Walmart, Walgreens, CVS and Kroger, or at neighborhood stores near you. Pay eligible utility bills online, over the phone or at your local Walmart MoneyCenter.
Use your OTC Plus card to pay for non-prescription drugs, health-related items, healthy foods, and home utilities such as gas, electric, water, and internet service. Save at your neighborhood pharmacy, farmers' markets, online, and other participating retailers.
It can be used to purchase eligible food items such as fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, bread, eggs. You can find a complete list of eligible items by clicking on this link: Full list of eligible items.
- Visit a participating retailer.
- Shop for approved items. Approved items vary whether you have Traditional OTC or the Expanded OTC Benefit.
- During checkout, use your OTC Card. Approved purchases will be automatically paid for up to your approved balance.
Instead of juggling multiple cards, UCard combines the member ID, over-the-counter (OTC) benefit, earned rewards, and more, into an all-in-one member card. Key features include: Ability to check in at the provider and pharmacy.
Can I buy body wash with my OTC card?
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.
UnitedHealthcare welcomed Dollar General to the over-the-counter benefit network, helping to give members a convenient and budget-friendly shopping option.
As long as you are an active member, your OTC Card will automatically reload on the first day of every quarter (January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1). You have the full 3 months to use your benefit amount. Be aware that any balance remaining at the end of a quarter does not roll over to the next quarter.
The UnitedHealthcare Health Care Spending Card Mastercard® makes it easy to pay from your HRA and FSA. If it's available to you, you can use the card to pay for eligible expenses by phone, online or at any place that accepts Mastercard. For more information and to manage your accounts, Visit myuhc.com®.
Using Your HSA Funds
You can use it just like a regular debit card for transactions in-store, online, at the doctor, and at other medical merchants. Digital Wallet - Use your card through your preferred mobile wallet: Apple Pay®, Samsung Pay, or Google Pay™.
Fuel is eligible for transportation to and from medical care, up to the allowed mileage rate. Fuel, gasoline for medical care reimbursem*nt is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursem*nt arrangement (HRA).
Use your OTC credit on your UnitedHealthcare UCard to: Choose from thousands of brand name and generic OTC products, like vitamins, pain relievers, toothpaste, cough drops and more. Shop at thousands of participating stores, including Walmart, Walgreens, CVS and Kroger, or at neighborhood stores near you.
- Fresh or canned fruits and vegetables.
- Frozen produce and meals.
- Fresh salad kits.
- Dairy products.
- Meat and seafood.
- Beans and legumes.
- Pantry staples, like flour, sugar, and spices.
- Healthy grains, like bread, cereals and pasta.
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.
Visit one of the OTC Network's participating retail locations. Your OTC Network® benefit card can be used at CVS, Dollar General, Duane Reade, Family Dollar, Giant Eagle, H.E.B, Rite Aid, Discount Drug Mart, Walgreens, and Walmart.
Does Amazon accept OTC payment?
A: NO AMAZON WILL NOT ACCEPT UHC REWARD CARD FOR OTC. I AM CHANGING ALL MY MEDS TO OTHER STORES THAT ACCEPT MY CARD!! Helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
Dollar General UCard update
UnitedHealthcare welcomed Dollar General to the over-the-counter benefit network, helping to give members a convenient and budget-friendly shopping option.
Visit one of the OTC Network's participating retail locations. Your OTC Network® benefit card can be used at CVS, Dollar General, Duane Reade, Family Dollar, Giant Eagle, H.E.B, Rite Aid, Discount Drug Mart, Walgreens, and Walmart.
If you have the Expanded OTC Benefit, you can shop for approved groceries, farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, seafood, dairy and juices.
categories listed below. 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.
Your UnitedHealthcare UCard serves as your member ID as well as many other functions. UCard enables Medicare Advantage and Dual Special Needs Plan members to access the benefits and programs provided by their health plan. UCard simplifies the experience of many member benefit and reward programs.
To use your OTC Card, take your card and your covered OTC item(s) to the checkout at any participating store or pharmacy.
An OTC allowance benefit for the things you need
The OTC allowance benefit can be used to buy eligible non-prescription items, plus health and wellness items.
What is an OTC Card? An OTC Medicare card is provided by private insurance carriers through Medicare Advantage plans. You can use this card to purchase select over-the-counter products at participating locations.
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.
Can I buy dog food with my OTC card?
Unfortunately, no. There are clear rules about what you cannot buy with a SNAP card, and this includes pet food. Other items that SNAP does not cover include alcohol and tobacco products; vitamins and supplements; and other nonfood items.
Be sure to use your benefit! What is covered with your OTC Benefit? Eligible items include OTC remedies or medicines to alleviate or treat illness or injury, dental care items, eye and ear care items, and incontinence supplies (adult diapers). These items do not require a prescription from a healthcare provider.
The Grocery Plus benefit helps you shop a variety of healthy foods at participating grocery stores. This quarterly allowance, which is combined with your over-the-counter (OTC) allowance, helps you stretch your food budget and buy high-quality, healthy foods.
- Acid controller liquids/tablets.
- Adult aspirin & pain relief.
- Allergy, sinus & combo liquids & tablets.
- Cough, cold & flu liquids or tablets.
- Digestive aids (probiotics & prebiotics)
- Heart health & essential fatty acids (fish oil, flax, GLA, etc.)
