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With a dual health plan, you could get a monthly credit to help with everyday needs like food, OTC products and utilities
Posted: March 08, 2022
Last updated date: December 01, 2023
It seems like the prices of everything just keep going up these days. But it’s people on a limited income who really feel the squeeze. Even paying for necessities like food, over-the-counter (OTC) health care products, heat and electricity can be a challenge. So, for those who have both Medicaid and Medicare, a dual health plan can provide welcome relief.
Dual health plans are for people who are dually eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. Dual health plans include many extra benefits that can make life easier for low-income individuals. A monthly credit to spend on healthy food, OTC products and utility bills is just one example. See all the other benefits dual health plans may offer.* Enter your ZIP code below to see how much you could get monthly.
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The Food, OTC and Utility Bill Credit could give a healthy boost to your budget
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The Food, OTC and Utility Bill Credit is included with many dual health plans from UnitedHealthcare.* This benefit gives our members a flexible monthly credit to spend on healthy food, OTC products and pay utility bills.
Video transcript
The cost of food, everyday products and utilities have gone up a lot lately.
But if you have Medicare and Medicaid, you could get the UnitedHealthcare UCard to help pay for
healthy food,
OTC products
and utility bills.
You can choose how to use your monthly benefit.
To start shopping, visit a store near you or go online, using yourUnitedHealthcare UCard®.
With UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete, you get more.
What can you buy with your credit?
If you had a UnitedHealthcare dual health plan, you could use your credit to:
- Buy healthy foods like fruits and vegetables, meat, seafood, dairy products and water
- Choose from thousands of OTC products, like toothpaste, first aid necessities, cough drops, bladder control pads and more
- Pay utility bills like electricity, gas, water and internet
How does the Food, OTC and Utility Bill Credit work?
Many members of UnitedHealthcare dual health plans get the UnitedHealthcare UCard™. UCard makes using your benefits surprisingly simple. Your credit will be loaded to your UCard every month. Then, just use your UCard to pay for your choice of any covered items you need.
UnitedHealthcare UCard makes it easy to spend your credit
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
- Order online and get free home delivery on qualifying orders of $35 or more
- Pay eligible utility bills online, over the phone or at your local Walmart MoneyCenter
Learn more about how UCard simplifies life for many UnitedHealthcare members.
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*Benefits and features vary by plan/area. Limitations and exclusions apply. For details about the exact Food, OTC and Utility Bill Credit included with your 2023 Dual Special Needs Plan, call the number or visit the website printed on the back of your UnitedHealthcare UCard.
Dual-eligible or Medicaid plan benefits can change depending on where you live. Search using your ZIP code to find the right plan to meet your health care needs.