$150 Fitness & Weight Loss Reimbursements

Members of the Boston University Health Plan are eligible to receive up to $150 annually in fitness club membership fees and weight loss programs at qualified facilities.

Fitness Reimbursement

When you participate in a qualified fitness program, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts will reimburse you up to $150 each calendar year for costs you pay for health club membership fees or for fitness classes taken at a qualified health club. You can claim this maximum fitness reimbursement for fees paid by any combination of members (such as you, your spouse, and/or your dependent children). Reimbursements include qualifying programs that cover group classes at fitness studios, such as yoga, pilates, and kickboxing classes.

This fitness reimbursement applies only for fees paid to: privately-owned or privately-sponsored health clubs or fitness facilities, including individual health clubs and fitness centers; YMCA’s and YWCA’s; Jewish community centers; and municipal fitness centers.  No reimbursement will be provided for any health club initiation fees or fees or costs you pay for personal training sessions, country clubs, social clubs (such as ski or hiking clubs), sports teams or leagues, spas, instructional dance studios, and martial arts schools.

Weight Loss Program Reimbursement

When you participate in a qualified weight loss program, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts will reimburse you up to $150 each calendar year for costs you pay to participate in qualified program(s). You can claim this weight loss program reimbursement for fees paid by any combination of members (such as you, your spouse, and/or your dependent children).

A qualified weight loss program is a hospital-based weight loss program or a non-hospital-based weight loss program designated by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.  Reimbursement includes certain non-hospital in-person and online weight-loss programs. No reimbursement will be provided for any fees or costs you pay for: individual nutrition counseling sessions; pre-packaged meals, books, videos, scales, or other items or supplies; and any other items not included as part of a qualified weight loss class or weight loss course.

How to Claim Your Reimbursement

To be reimbursed for participation in a qualified wellness program, you must send your reimbursement request to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts no later than March 31st after the year for which you are claiming your reimbursement.

To request your reimbursement, you must:

• Fill out a fitness program/weight loss program reimbursement claim form.
  • Fitness Reimbursement Form
  • Weight-Loss Reimbursement Form
• Keep copies of proof of payment in case Blue Cross Blue Shield requests it from you.
• Mail the completed claim to the address on the form:
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
    Local Claims Department
    P.O. Box 986030
    Boston, MA  02298