CVS Health provides employee discount cards to eligible colleagues as part of its benefits package, offering 30% off CVS Health store brands and 20% off most other non-sale items. The card is typically set up through CVS’s internal HR and benefits systems shortly after you become eligible for benefits. Here’s what you need to know about qualifying, getting your card, and using it.
Who Qualifies for the Discount
Most CVS Health employees, referred to internally as “colleagues,” are eligible for the store discount. This includes workers across CVS retail stores, distribution centers, corporate offices, and other CVS Health divisions. Your legal spouse is also eligible to use the discount under company policy.
If you’re a union employee, eligibility depends on your specific collective bargaining agreement. Some union contracts include the store discount and some don’t, so you’ll need to check with your union representative or review your agreement to confirm.
How to Get Your Discount Card
CVS handles the employee discount through its internal benefits platform. New hires typically receive information about the discount during onboarding or shortly after their benefits eligibility date kicks in. The process works through a few channels depending on your situation:
- During onboarding: Your store manager or HR contact will walk you through benefits enrollment, which includes information about your discount. In many cases, the discount is tied to your employee ID or a colleague discount card issued at your store.
- Through myHR or BenefitMoments: CVS uses its internal HR portal (accessible at myHR.cvs.com) and BenefitMoments.com for benefits management. You can log in with your employee credentials to review your discount details and request a replacement card if needed.
- Ask your manager: If you’ve started working and haven’t received your discount card, your store manager or supervisor can help you get one. They can walk you through the process or escalate the request to the appropriate team.
If you’ve lost your card or it’s damaged, the same internal channels apply. Reach out through myHR or ask your manager to help you get a replacement.
What the Discount Covers
The employee discount has two tiers. You get 30% off CVS Health store brand products (labeled as CVS Health or CVS/pharmacy brands). For everything else in the store, the discount is 20% on purchases of one dollar or more. These discounts apply to non-sale, non-prescription items.
The discount does not apply to everything on the shelves. Excluded items include prescriptions, co-pays, alcohol, gift cards, prepaid cards, lottery tickets, postage stamps, and products containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine. Sale and promotional items are also excluded, and the discount can’t be combined with other offers. Some CVS sub-brands like Gold Emblem, Beauty 360, and Gold Emblem Abound may not fall under the store brand discount tier, so don’t assume every CVS-labeled product qualifies for the full 30%.
Using the Discount In Store and Online
At the register, you’ll present your colleague discount card (or scan it) before completing your transaction. The discount applies automatically to eligible items. In most cases, you can still use your personal ExtraCare card alongside your employee discount, earning ExtraBucks rewards on your purchases while also getting the colleague pricing.
Keep in mind that the discount is intended for personal use. CVS has policies against using it for resale purposes or making purchases on behalf of non-eligible individuals. Your spouse can use the discount, but extending it to friends or other family members isn’t permitted under company policy.
When Benefits Start
The timing of when your discount becomes available depends on your position and employment status. Full-time employees generally become eligible for the full benefits package, including the discount, relatively quickly after their start date. Part-time colleagues may have a waiting period before certain benefits activate. Your offer letter or onboarding paperwork will specify your eligibility timeline, and your manager can clarify if you’re unsure.
If you’ve passed your eligibility date and still haven’t received your discount card, don’t wait. Contact your store manager or call the CVS HR help line through the myHR portal. Delays sometimes happen during busy hiring periods, and a quick follow-up usually resolves the issue.