Weight management reimbursement

Join a qualified weight management program and we’ll reimburse the fees you’ve paid!

About weight management reimbursement

At Harvard Pilgrim, we know that lasting lifestyle changes and effective weight management are the keys to good health. Members may be eligible to be reimbursed for fees paid toward a qualified weight management program.1, 2

Call Member Services at 888-333-4742 (TTY: 711) or contact your employer to find out if you’re eligible.

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How to get weight management reimbursement

Sign up

Sign up for a qualified weight management program.

Manage weight

Begin your transition to a healthier life — then submit your reimbursement!

Get reimbursed

Submit your form to get money back.

Frequently asked questions

If you’re a plan subscriber, you may qualify for weight management program reimbursement if your plan includes Harvard Pilgrim’s weight management program reimbursement benefit. 1, 2 Call Member Services at 888-333-4742 (TTY: 711) or contact your employer to find out if you’re eligible. You can request reimbursement once per calendar year. 

You can request reimbursement for up to 12 weeks of membership per calendar year (i.e., January-December) in total for the WW® (Weight Watchers) digital program or workshop or for a hospital-based weight management program for yourself, your dependents or both. 

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).
 

Please submit the form before the end of the calendar year following the year when you took part in the weight management program. For example, if you took part in a program in 2024, you’ll need to submit your form by the end of 2025. 

If you have coverage through an employer, the deadline for submitting your reimbursement may be different.

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. 

To receive reimbursement, you must enroll in a WW® (Weight Watchers) digital program or workshop, or a hospital-based weight management program. No coverage is provided for: 

  • Individual nutritional counseling sessions
  • Registration fees
  • Prepackaged meals
  • Books, videos, scales or other items or supplies you buy
  • Any other items not included as part of a weight management class or course

Have other questions about weight management reimbursement?

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

 

Disclosures

1 Plans with the weight management program reimbursement benefit include those sold to: 

  • Individuals in Massachusetts 
  • Small group employers (50 or fewer employees) in Massachusetts 

 
2 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 weight management program reimbursement. You must be currently enrolled in Harvard Pilgrim at the time of reimbursement. Restrictions apply, and reimbursement is not available to all members. Reimbursement may be considered taxable income. For tax information, consult your employer or tax advisor.