Wellcare Spendables Card Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) (2024)

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    How much money is on my Wellcare Spendables card? How can I see my Wellcare Spendables balance?

    To see how much money is on your Wellcare Spendables card, log in to your secure member portal and select Wellcare Spendables. How much is on your card and when it loads will vary by plan.

    Yes, you can use your Wellcare Spendables card at participating locations to purchase things like:

    • Allergy and sinus
    • Cold and flu
    • Incontinence products
    • And more

    To see what over-the-counter products you can purchase with your Wellcare Spendables card, log in to your secure member portal and click Wellcare Spendables.

    Tips for using your Wellcare Spendables Card:

    • Your Wellcare Spendables card can only be used to purchase eligible OTC items
    • If your order total is more than your available Spendable OTC balance, you will need to pay for any remaining total due, using cash, check, or a personal credit or debit card.
      • For example: if your total order is $50, and your available Wellcare Spendables balance is $30, your remaining total would be $20. You would need to pay the remaining $20 with cash, check, or a personal credit or debit card.

    Yes, many plans allow for your card to be used to pay for both in-network and out-of-network hearing expenses. You can use your card where the primary business is hearing services.

    First, have your doctor use your health plan member ID card for any hearing exams or services that may be covered by your plan. If you have out-of-pocket expenses after using your insurance, you can use your Wellcare Spendables card for payment.

    Your Wellcare Spendables card can then be used to help pay for out-of-pocket costs for things like:

    - Hearing aids
    - Hearing aid batteries
    - Hearing aid accessories

    Yes, many plans allow for your card to be used to pay for both in-network and out-of-network dental expenses. You can use your card where the primary business is dental services.

    First, have your doctor use your health plan member ID card for any dental exams or services that may be covered by your plan. If you have out-of-pocket expenses after using your insurance, you can use yourWellcare Spendables card for payment.

    YourWellcare Spendables card can be used to help pay for out-of-pocket costs like:

    - Dentures
    - Fillings
    - Crowns

    Note: Your Wellcare Spendables card cannot be used for procedures like cosmetic dentistry or teeth whitening.

    Yes, many plans allow for your card to be used to pay for both in-network and out-of-network vision expenses. You can use your card where the primary business is vision services.

    First, have your doctor use your health plan member ID card for any vision exams or services that may be covered by your plan. If you have out-of-pocket expenses after using your insurance, you can use yourWellcare Spendables card for payment.

    Your Wellcare Spendables card can be used to help pay for out-of-pocket costs like:

    - Glasses
    - Contact lenses
    - Contact lens solution

    If your plan offers healthy food through Wellcare Spendables, you can use your card to buy healthy and nutritious food.

    You can use yourWellcare Spendables Card at participating storesnear you. To shop online, visit your member portal.

    Find local stores near you using the Store Finder on your member portal under Wellcare Spendables or on the HealthyBenefits+ app. Simply enter your zip code or allow the mobile app to detect your current location.

    Remember, your Wellcare Spendables card can only be used to purchase eligible healthy food items.

    To see if your plan covers Healthy Food with Wellcare Spendables, log into your member portal or check your plan materials.

    For some plans, you can use your card to help with the cost of rent for your home. Check your plan materials we mailed to you or log in to your secure member portal to see if this is included in your plan.

    Payments are accepted for expenses such as:

    • Apartment rent
    • Housing rent
    • Property rental agency
    • Your home lender

    You can either log into your secure member portal to pay providers or you can pay direct to providers on the company’s website.

    For some plans, you can use your card to help pay for utilities like:

    • Electric, gas, sanitary/trash, and water utilities
    • Landline and cell phone services
    • Internet or cable TV service (excludes streaming services)
    • Certain petroleum expenses, such as home heating oil

    Your card cannot be used to set up automated, recurring payments.

    Check the plan materials we mailed to you or log in to your secure member portal to see if this is included in your plan.

    Some plans offer money to be used towards fueling up at the gas pump. This is only offered at select gas stations.

    Pay-at-the-pump may not be available at smaller or locally owned gas stations. Be sure to check the Store Finder to find the closest gas station near you.

    Your Wellcare Spendables card cannot be used to pay in person at the cash register. If you go inside the gas station to pay for your gas, your card transaction will be declined. The card can only be used up to the available allowance amount at the pump.

    You can use your Wellcare Spendables card at participating retailers near you and nationwide.

    Examples of where you can use your card include:

    • Walmart Stores
    • Kroger
    • CVS
    • Walgreens
    • Dollar General
    • Albertsons Companies
    • Publix
    • Piggly Wiggly Midwest

    Find local stores near you using the Store Finder. Log in to your secure member portal and click Wellcare Spendables. Enter your zip code to start searching.

    Yes! You can use your Wellcare Spendables card in-store. Not all products are covered by your Wellcare Spendables card. Find covered items by logging in to your member portal and click Wellcare Spendables.

    At checkout, if your total is more than the available balance on your Wellcare Spendables card, you will need to pay the remaining amount using cash, check, or a personal credit or debit card.

    • For example: Let’s say your total order is $50 and you have $30 available on your Wellcare Spendables card. You can use the $30 available on your Wellcare Spendables card to buy eligible products. Your remaining total is now $20. You would need to pay the remaining $20 with cash, check, or a personal credit or debit card.

    Yes! You can use your Wellcare Spendables card when shopping online. Not all products are covered by your Wellcare Spendables card. Find covered items by logging in to your member portal and click Wellcare Spendables.

    At checkout, if your total is more than the available balance on your Wellcare Spendables card, you will need to pay the remaining amount using cash, check, or a personal credit or debit card.

    • For example: Let’s say your total order is $50 and you have $30 available on your Wellcare Spendables card. You can use the $30 available on your Wellcare Spendables card to buy eligible products. Your remaining total is now $20. You would need to pay the remaining $20 with cash, check, or a personal credit or debit card.

    Not every product can be purchased using your Wellcare Spendables dollars. If some of the products you are buying are covered by Wellcare Spendables, and some are not, you do not need to separate the items at checkout. Start by using your Wellcare Spendables dollars to pay for eligible products. You will need to pay for products not covered by Wellcare Spendables, or for any remaining total due, using cash, check, or a personal credit or debit card.

    • For example: Let’s say your total order is $50 and you have $30 available on your Wellcare Spendables card. You can use the $30 available on your Wellcare Spendables card to buy eligible products. Your remaining total is now $20. You would need to pay the remaining $20 with cash, check, or a personal credit or debit card.

    Your Wellcare Spendables card cannot be used at an ATM or to get cash back at the register. The Wellcare Spendables card can only be used by you for your health needs and cannot be sold or transferred to someone else.

    If your card isn’t working, there are several things you can do:

    1. Make sure your card has been activated before using it.
    2. Check that the item you are trying to purchase is an approved item for OTC, Healthy Food, etc.

    If you are still having problems with your card, please contact Member Services.

    If you think your card is lost, stolen, or don’t recognize transactions on your Spendables card, please call 1-855-744-8550 (TTY 711). We are here from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 7 days a week between October 1 and March 31 and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday between April 1 and September 30.

    If you have any questions, we are happy to help. Call 1-855-744-8550 (TTY 711). We are here from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 7 days a week between October 1 and March 31 and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday between April 1 and September 30.

    Watch our short video to learn more about the Wellcare Spendables card!

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    Wellcare Spendables Card Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) (2024)

    FAQs

    What can I spend my Wellcare Spendables card on? ›

    Benefits of a WellCare Spendables card
    • Allowance for dental services.
    • Allowance for vision and hearing care.
    • Allowance to use for over-the-counter items.
    • Allowance to use for groceries.
    • Allowance to use for gas.

    Can I use my Wellcare Flex card to buy food? ›

    If your plan offers healthy food through Wellcare Spendables, you can use your card to buy healthy and nutritious food.

    How do I check the balance on my Wellcare Visa card? ›

    How To Check Balance on Wellcare Flex Card. To check your balance, simply log into the Flex Card Member Portal. The Flex Card Member Portal is where you can view your balance, file a manual claim, order a new card and more.

    How does the Wellcare Flex card work? ›

    WellCare also offers its Medicare Advantage members the Flex Card, a preloaded Visa debit card with a dollar value ranging from $200 to $2,500. Members can use the Flex Card for dental, vision, or hearing expenses or other extras that may not be insured.

    What stores can I use my Spendables card in? ›

    Members will receive a pre-loaded allowance on a Visa debit card that they may use towards their over-the-counter (OTC) benefit on health products at over 55,000 participating retailers such as Walmart, CVS, Kroger, Publix, and more.

    How to use WellCare Spendables on gas? ›

    Gas Pay-at-the-Pump Transactions

    By following a few simple guidelines your members will enjoy a seamless experience when using their SpendablesTM card to purchase fuel. Members must pay for gas at the pump, instead of inside the gas station at the register. Not all gas stations accept the Wellcare SpendablesTM card.

    Does a flex card pay for groceries? ›

    You may be able to buy groceries with a Medicare flex card, depending on your Medicare Advantage plan. For example, Anthem's Benefits Prepaid Card offers a grocery allowance each month. Similar to other covered items, there may be restrictions on what you can buy at the grocery store with your flex card.

    Can I buy soap and shampoo 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.

    What stores can I use my Flex card at? ›

    For the most part, your FSA card should work where it makes sense: at locations like pharmacies, vision centers, doctor and dentist offices, and so on. But if you try to use your card at a restaurant or bike shop, even if that bike shop happens to sell FSA eligible bandages, chances are your card won't work.

    How do I check how much money is on my card? ›

    3 ways to check your credit card balance
    1. Check your statement. To see your statement balance, you can review the most recent statement your credit card issuer sent you via email or mail. ...
    2. Log in to your account. ...
    3. Check your credit report.

    How do I find out how much is left on my Visa card? ›

    Start by looking at the back of your gift card. Typically, you'll find a toll-free number you can call to discover your balance. Or you can check your balance by visiting the card issuer's site and entering your card's 16-digit number and security code.

    What is the Wellcare spendable card used for? ›

    The Wellcare Spendables™ card allows you to shop in store at participating retailers, online, mobile app or over the phone for your over-the-counter items. D-SNP and Non-D-SNP Medicare Advantage plans may offer an allowance to help with dental services, eyeglasses/lenses or hearing aid costs.

    Can you use a flex card for utilities? ›

    It works just like a prepaid credit or debit card and can have multiple options for use, including online purchases. Use it for those expenses you are eligible to receive an allowance for such as groceries, over-the-counter health items, and utilities.

    What does my Flex card cover? ›

    Allowed expenses include insurance copayments and deductibles, qualified prescription drugs, insulin, and medical devices. You decide how much to put in an FSA, up to a limit set by your employer. You aren't taxed on this money.

    What are WellCare Spendables for 2024? ›

    In 2024, Wellcare Spendables provides a preloaded card to use toward the purchase of healthy food, over the counter items, assistance with utilities, and more. The Wellcare Spendables card allows you to shop in store at participating retailers, online, mobile app, or over the phone.

    Where can I use my health care spending card? ›

    Paying with your card

    You can use the card to pay copayments or any out-of-pocket responsibility. You visit the pharmacy, grocery or retail store, or related websites. If purchasing OTC medicines or drugs, you must purchase at a pharmacy and have a prescription.

    What products can I buy with my OTC card? ›

    Eligible items include:
    • Nicotine replacement therapy items.
    • Band aids and first aid supplies.
    • Food scales.
    • Oral hygiene care products.
    • OTC antibiotic creams/ointments.
    • OTC antihistamines and allergy sprays.
    • OTC cold/cough/flu drugs.
    • OTC pain relievers.

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