[JohnN]

Originally Posted by Lottoguy

I went through all the steps on the Walmart online store. When I went to put in my order for my Ucard they would not take it. They need to scan the bar code in the store. Online they DO NOT have that feature. Or am I missing something online that you know something about? Thanks in advance.

You're missing something. I don't know if it works putting in the card at checkout. Try pre-loading it into your profile, that worked for me.

[Babubhat]

At Walmart, bring your qualifying items to the pharmacy register. Scan UHC bar code. It’s that simple

[JohnN]

Originally Posted by Arlington2

For Walmart online you need to enter the number as payment by gift card. I have found only rewards funds are accepted online - no OTC.

Correct, not OTC, only rewards which is part of the U-Card.
OTC, just easier to use the UHC website for Amazon.

[Lottoguy]

I'm sure they don't want my bringing up grocery items to the pharamcy counter. But, it might work for a couple of items as a test.

[Blueblaze]

Originally Posted by Lottoguy

My wife and I are enrolled with United Healthcare The Villages. Part of our benefit is we each get $215.00 a quarter to use at Walgreens, Publix, WinnDixie and Walmart.
With this card we can buy groceries that are considered healthy products. Which means no alcohol, sweets, etc.
The problem is at the register (Publix) after we shop for our items we are told there is no credit on the card. Even though we know we have more then enough to purchase the items.
Has anyone else have this problem and if so how did you correct it? We have activated the card on their web site so that is not the problem.

I can buy my own groceries. I wish they'd just give me a network of doctors with American degrees that I can see without making an appointment a year in advance. Silly me, I think that the person in charge of my healthcare (during the years that I am most at risk of developing a deadly health problem!) should be someone who graduated medical school -- not some nurse with a special "practitioner" title.

[Lottoguy]

OK you've vented now back to my problem....

[Arlington2]

Originally Posted by JohnN

Correct, not OTC, only rewards which is part of the U-Card.
OTC, just easier to use the UHC website for Amazon.

I agree using UHC online is easier. However, their product line is much smaller than Walmart and Walgeens and they are frequently (usually?) out of stock on higher demand items. Personally, I do a mix.

[Keefelane66]

I’ve retired from 2 companies both set up Healthcare savings accounts reaching 65,at one deposited $25,000 the other annually $2700 for myself and $1700 for spouse. Can only be used for medical expenses, health clubs and supplemental insurance. Being creative you can even get Medicare fee from Soc Sec reimbursed considered insurance

[Lottoguy]

I made contact with customer service (a real live person) and they are going to send us new cards. I hope this does the trick!

[Blueblaze]

Originally Posted by Lottoguy

OK you've vented now back to my problem....

OK, I should have been more direct.

IT'S A GIMMICK!

Yes, you can buy some junk you would never spend $250 on every three months, if you do it on-line at Optum. But its not a real debit card. It's just a dumb way for an insurance company to promise you something you don't need, in order to distract you from the things they aren't giving you that you do need.

It's a fraud, and there was a time when such deceptive marketing was illegal. But in defense of United, they were the last ones to get into the game. At some point even honest players are forced to become frauds when the market is so gullible.

[Rainger99]

The prices in the catalog almost always used to be cheaper than buying them at the store. However, that is not always the case anymore.

Be sure to compare prices.

Equate 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Antiseptic, 32 fl oz is $2.98 at Walmart.

Amazon Basics 70% Ethyl Rubbing Alcohol First Aid Antiseptic, Unscented, 16fl oz is $8.54 plus $.60 tax when you order from the UHC catalog.

The catalog is about three times as expensive as going to the store.

But Band-Aid Brand Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages, Assorted, 2 x 100 ct are $23.77 at Walmart (when you order from AmericaRx Smart Shop) but only $17.54 at the UHC website.

However, if you order the two pack directly from Walmart, the price is $16.96.

[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by Blueblaze

IT'S A GIMMICK!

Yes, you can buy some junk you would never spend $250 on every three months, if you do it on-line at Optum.

I get toothpaste, dental floss, aspirin, advil, bandaids, and a variety of other products.

I don’t consider it to be a gimmick.

[Lottoguy]

I called and they are going to send me new cards. Hope this helps my problem.

[Lottoguy]

According to the card I can buy various healthy items and household goods with it. I have managed to buy a few things with it but most of the time they tell me NO FUNDS FOUND.

[MsPCGenius]

The $250 is a free benefit. You are not paying any premiums for the UHC Advantage program. You can boost the card amount by doing routine maintenance on your health (i.e., get a flu shot, self-recorded exercise x10 on a monthly basis, etc.)

Why are you complaining? Use it or don't use it.....