Fitness reimbursement

Sometimes, it PAYS to be active! 

About fitness reimbursements

Whether you like to work up a sweat at the gym or find your flow at a yoga studio, we’ll reimburse you for fees you pay toward a fitness facility or other qualified membership.* You can even use your reimbursement toward a virtual fitness class subscription. 

 If you have coverage through an employer, you may be eligible for fitness or wellness reimbursement, but not both. Log in to your secure member account and check for "Fitness reimbursement" or "Wellness reimbursement" under "Ways to stay healthy." 

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How to get your reimbursement

Sign up

Sign up for a participating gym, fitness facility or virtual fitness class subscription.

Be active

Be active and get fit, then submit your reimbursement!

Get reimbursed

Submit your form to get money back.

Frequently asked questions

  • You must be eligible for fitness reimbursement through your Harvard Pilgrim plan  
  • Your qualified fitness facility membership or fitness class subscription must be for at least four months in a calendar year
  • Your current Harvard Pilgrim membership must be for at least four months in a calendar year and must coincide with four months of fitness membership or fitness class subscription       
  • Individual plans: If you’re the only member covered on your plan, you can be reimbursed up to $150 per calendar year
  • Family plans: Up to two covered members can be reimbursed up to $150 each, for a maximum reimbursement of up to $300 per calendar year 

Program eligibility and benefits may vary by employer, plan and state. Check with your employer or call Member Services at 888-333-4742 (TTY: 711).

You can submit a reimbursement request once per calendar year, any time after May 1. You must:

  • Be a current Harvard Pilgrim member and have been a member for at least four months
  • Have paid fees for at least four months in a calendar year for a qualified fitness facility membership or fitness class subscription

You must submit your reimbursement request by March 31 of the following year for fees you paid during the previous year.

Submit your reimbursement request online or complete and mail the paper form. Please include copies of your receipts.

It can take up to eight weeks to receive your reimbursement check after you submit your request. We will make the check payable to the plan subscriber and mail it to the address we have on record for them.

  • Virtual fitness class subscriptions
  • Membership at a full-service health/fitness facility that offers cardiovascular and strength-training equipment or a facility for exercising and improving physical fitness
  • Membership at a fitness facility or studio that offers:
    • Yoga
    • Pilates
    • Zumba
    • Aerobic/group classes
    • Kickboxing
    • CrossFit
    • Strength training
    • Indoor cycling/spinning classes
    • Tennis
    • Indoor rock climbing
    • Personal training (taught by a certified instructor)
       
  • Fees you pay for some group classes or personal training outside of a fitness facility/studio
  • Health club initiation fees
  • Costs for instructional dance studios, country clubs, social clubs (such as ski, riding or hiking clubs), spas, gymnastics facilities, martial arts schools and pool-only facilities
  • Road race fees, sport camps, ski passes, sports teams or leagues, and school sports athletic user fees

Have other questions about fitness reimbursement?

Call Member Services at 888-333-4742 (TTY: 711).

 


Disclosures

* Program eligibility and benefits may vary by employer, plan and state so be sure to check with your employer or health plan administrator to see if you’re eligible for the fitness reimbursement program. You must be currently enrolled in Harvard Pilgrim at the time of reimbursement. Fitness facility membership or virtual fitness subscription must be for at least four months in a current calendar year. Restrictions apply, and reimbursement is not available to all members. Fitness reimbursement may be considered taxable income. For tax information, consult your employer or tax advisor.