Activate your UnitedHealthcare OTC card online in minutes. Simple guide to check balance, unlock rewards, and start using your UHC healthy food card.
The UnitedHealthcare OTC Card gives members an easy way to buy approved health and wellness items.
Before you can use it, you need to activate your card — and it only takes a few minutes online.
Go to activate.uhc.com
Enter your Member ID, Date of Birth, and ZIP code
Sign in using your HealthSafe ID
Click “Activate Card”
Wait a few seconds — your OTC card will be ready to use
Once activated, you can shop online, in-store, or by phone for eligible OTC products and healthy food items.
Vitamins and supplements
Cold, allergy, and pain relief medicine
Health and first aid supplies
Healthy groceries (for eligible members)
Website: activate.uhc.com
Use: Activate OTC or healthy food card
Login Required: HealthSafe ID
Works On: Mobile, tablet, or computer
Time Needed: 3–5 minutes
Q1. How do I activate my UnitedHealthcare OTC card?
Go to activate.uhc.com, log in with your HealthSafe ID, and click “Activate Card.”
Q2. Do I need to activate my UHC OTC card before use?
Yes , activation is required before you can shop or check your balance.
Q3. Where can I use my UHC OTC card?
You can use it online, in-store, or by phone at participating retailers.
Q4. What can I buy with my UHC OTC card?
You can buy vitamins, pain relief items, first aid supplies, and healthy groceries (if eligible).
Q5. How long does activation take?
Activation usually takes 2–5 minutes and is effective immediately after confirmation.
Q6. Can I activate my OTC card on mobile?
Yes, visit activate.uhc.com on your phone browser or use the UHC app.
Q7. Is activate.uhc.com safe to use?
Yes, it’s the and secure UnitedHealthcare website for card activation.