Healthy Benefits+ Visa card
Use your card to apply your grocery discounts, buy over-the-counter items, spend your rewards and much more. Your Healthy Benefits+ Visa® card offers flexibility, choice and ease of use, plus easy access to your eligible allowance programs and rewards.
All your benefits on one card
It's easy to use your benefits with the Healthy Benefits+ card. Depending on your plan, your card may come pre-loaded with a prescription eyewear allowance, combined flexible benefit allowance, over-the-counter allowance and more. For more information on your eligibility, sign in to your online member account.
How to use your card
You can use your card in-store, over the phone or online at participating retailers. Simply swipe your card at checkout.
If you haven't received a Healthy Benefits+ card, please call Healthy Benefits+ at 1-833-862-8276 (TTY users call 711) or the customer service number on the back of your UCare member ID card to request one.
Check your card balance
You have three ways to check the amount on your card:
- Visit healthybenefitsplus.com/ucare
- EssentiaCare members visit healthybenefitsplus.com/essentiacare
- Call 1-833-862-8276 (TTY 711)
- Log in or create an online member account. Go to Health & Wellness, then Wellness, Rewards & Allowance.
One card. Many benefits and rewards.*
Depending on your plan type, you may be eligible to use your card to save in a number of ways.
Healthy food allowance
Eligible members receive a monthly allowance to pay for approved healthy foods, including fruits, vegetables, healthy grains, dairy products, beans and more at participating retailers.
Over-the-counter (OTC) allowance
Receive an OTC allowance to pay for cough drops, first aid supplies, pain relief, sinus medicines, toothpaste and more (limits apply).*
Transportation allowance
Some members may receive an annual allowance to pay for transportation to and from eligible medical appointments.
Combined flexible benefit allowance
Rewards
Earn rewards for taking care of your health by completing certain preventive tests, screenings and checkups.
Prescription eyewear allowance
Receive an annual allowance to pay for prescription contact lenses or glasses.
Utility bills allowance
Members receive a monthly allowance to pay for home utilities such as gas and electric bills and rent.
Grocery discounts
Save with grocery discounts at participating grocery stores. Weekly discounts are pre‑loaded onto your card. Simply scan card when paying to access your discount. (These can only be used in‑store.)
Your card will reload each year
Your Healthy Benefits+ card is reloadable each year and is valid until the expiration date or you’re no longer a UCare or EssentiaCare member. Be sure to keep your card, as you won’t be sent a new one each year. Allowance amounts and expiration dates vary by plan type.