Your ChampionWellness Card Helps With

Over-the-Counter Items, Healthy Foods, and Utility Assistance

Eligible Champion Health Plan members may qualify for a ChampionWellness Card* and quarterly allowance to help get over-the-counter items, healthy foods, and utilities assistance.

Depending on the plan, eligible members could qualify for a quarterly allowance to use towards approved wellness items, healthy foods/groceries, and utility bills.*

*Check your Evidence of Coverage (EOC) to see exact terms, benefits, and limitations.

Who can use this benefit:

Members enrolled in an eligible plan that includes an OTC benefit
Members with a qualifying chronic condition who meet Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill (SSBCI) eligibility rules, which may include diabetes, heart or blood vessel conditions, a history of stroke, late-stage chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease, obesity or metabolic syndrome, or cancer (this is not a complete list, and having one of these conditions does not automatically mean you qualify)
Members who want to use an allowance for groceries, OTC items, wellness products, or eligible utility and phone/internet bills

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Benefits

Use your ChampionWellness card to buy everyday health items approved by your plan and listed in the OTC catalog. If an item is not in the catalog, you cannot buy it with your card.

Category	Examples
Personal care	Lotion, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, denture care, feminine care
Cold, allergy, and pain relief	Cold and flu medicine, allergy products, pain relievers, muscle creams, heating pads
Diabetes and digestive health	Diabetes supplies, nutrition drinks, heartburn medicine, probiotics
First aid and foot care	Bandages, gloves, wipes, wound care, foot care, antifungal treatments
Supports and mobility	Braces, canes, walkers, compression socks, bathroom safety items
Home health and safety	Blood pressure monitors, thermometers, COVID tests, pill organizers
Incontinence and skin care	Briefs, pads, bed protectors, skin creams, wipes
Vitamins and nutrition	Vitamins, supplements, nutrition shakes, weight management foods
Oral hygiene	Dental floss, mouthwash, toothpaste

Healthy Food and Grocery Benefits

If you qualify for Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill (SSBCI), you can use your card for healthier foods listed in the OTC catalog. Food items must be in the catalog to be eligible.

Category	Examples
Fruits and vegetables	Fresh or frozen produce; canned fruits and vegetables with low sugar or low sodium
Proteins	Chicken, turkey, beef, fish, seafood, eggs, beans, lentils
Dairy and alternatives	Milk, yogurt, cheese, almond milk, soy milk, oat milk
Whole grains and pantry items	Whole wheat bread, brown rice, quinoa, pasta, oatmeal, cereal, healthy oils, spices
Healthy snacks and drinks	Nuts, seeds, nutrition bars, healthy soups, water, juice, herbal tea

Utility Benefits

If you qualify for Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill (SSBCI), your card may also help pay for basic services.

Category	Examples
Utilities	Electric, gas, water, and sewer
Phone and internet	Internet and cell phone service
Pay at the Pump Gasoline	Gasoline for personal vehicles, when covered by your plan

How to Use Your Card

Use your card with vendors that accept OTC Network. Choose “Credit” when asked how you want to pay, and make sure your balance covers the full cost before you pay.
You can shop in stores or online. Store options can change, so check before you shop.

In-Store Retailers

Online Stores

Walmart.com

Amazon.com

MomMeals.com

Medline.com

ChampionWellness Rewards Program

Eligible members can earn rewards for completing certain preventive services their provider recommends. Rewards are added to the ChampionWellness VISA® debit card once the service is verified by Champion Health Plan, which can be used towards approved wellness items, healthy foods/groceries, and utility bills.*

*Check your Evidence of Coverage (EOC) to see exact terms, benefits, and limitations.

Preventive Service	Reward Amount
Annual Wellness Visit	$50
Health Risk Assessment (HRA)	$10
Flu Vaccine	$10
Breast or Colorectal Cancer Screening	$25
Diabetes Management (such as A1c test or eye exam)	$25
Bone Density Screening (Osteoporosis)	$15
Smartphone App Registration	$5

Rewards are subject to eligibility requirements and program rules. Rewards may be taxable. Participation does not affect plan benefits. Reward amounts, qualifying services, and merchant eligibility may change.

Download Your Catalogs

How-To Videos

How to Access My Benefits Center

How to Shop Online

How to Manage your Visa Card

Need Extra Help?

Member Services can answer your questions about:

Card balance
Catalog and approved item
Orders and payments
Language support

1-800-885-8000 | TTY 711
Oct. 1 to Mar. 31: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week
Apr. 1 to Sept. 30: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Friday

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Healthy Foods Benefit

Do I need a chronic condition to use this benefit?

Not for the OTC portion. You need a qualifying chronic condition and to meet SSBCI eligibility rules to use the healthy foods and utility assistance portion.

How much is my allowance?

Many plans offer about $300 to $500 each quarter, depending on the plan. Check your Evidence of Coverage for your exact amount.

Where can I see approved items?

View the OTC and grocery catalogs on this page, or sign in to My Benefits Center to shop and check your balance.

What is the full list of qualifying conditions?

Qualifying Conditions
Substance dependence
Polyarteritis nodosa, polymyalgia rheumatica, polymyositis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus Excludes precancerous conditions and in-situ status
Arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, chronic venous thromboembolic disorder
CHF
Dementia conditions
Diabetes
ESLD
ESRD requiring dialysis
Aplastic anemia, hemophilia, ITP, myelodysplastic syndrome, sickle-cell disease
HIV/AIDS
Asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary hypertensio
Bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, paranoid disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder
ALS, epilepsy, extensive paralysis, Huntington's, MS, Parkinson's, polyneuropathy, spinal stenosis, stroke-related neurologic deficit
Stroke

You can also see your Evidence of Coverage, Chapter 4, Section 2, for the complete list of qualifying conditions, approved items, and allowance amounts.

Benefits vary by plan. See your Evidence of Coverage for your plan’s details.
Rewards are subject to eligibility requirements and program rules. Rewards may be taxable.
Participation does not affect plan benefits. Reward amounts, qualifying services, and merchant eligibility may change. Refer to your Evidence of Coverage or contact Member Services for complete details.
If you leave your plan, these benefits will end. Call Member Services if you have questions about your coverage.