$300 Combined Wellness Reimbursement Benefit

Fitness | Weight Loss | Mind and Body

The current separate fitness and weight loss reimbursements ($150 each) available to HUGHP members have been combined into a single, flexible $300 Wellness Reimbursement, effective July 1, 2025. This combined benefit can be used for fitness and weight loss expenses, as well as a broader range of wellness products and services, including expenses related to massage therapy, hypnosis therapy, online therapy subscriptions (BetterHelp, TalkSpace, etc.), and more. 

  • If you submitted a 2025 fitness or weight loss reimbursement claim prior to July 1, you may still submit another reimbursement for the remaining balance, up to the $300 annual maximum benefit.
  • The $300 reimbursement applies to your entire plan and can be used by any one member or shared among multiple members covered under the same plan. However, the total reimbursement available is $300, regardless of the number of members enrolled.
  • All reimbursement requests for the calendar year must be submitted by March 31 of the following year.
  • Starting July 1 through the end of the year, claims cannot be submitted online – you must use the Wellness Benefit Reimbursement form to submit expenses for reimbursement.

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Fitness Services That Qualify for Reimbursement

  • Membership fees at a full-service health club with cardiovascular and strength-training equipment like treadmills, bikes, weight machines, and free weights.
  • A fitness studio with instructor-led group classes such as yoga, Pilates, Zumba®, kickboxing, indoor cycling/spinning, and other exercise programs.
  • Personal training sessions (taught by a certified instructor).
  • Subscriptions for online cardiovascular-related fitness apps such as yoga, Pilates, Zumba®, kickboxing, indoor cycling/spinning, and more.
  • Home fitness equipment, including stationary bikes, weights, exercise bands, treadmills, and other fitness machines. Note: home fitness equipment does not include items that are considered “Recreational Equipment” or “Sports Equipment” such as kayaks, inline skates, bicycles, ice skates, trampolines, fitness clothing, sneakers, etc.

Weight Loss Services That Qualify for Reimbursement

  • Hospital-based programs and Weight Watchers® in-person.
  • Weight Watchers® online.
  • Other non-hospital programs (in-person or online) that combine healthy eating, exercise, and coaching sessions with certified health professionals such as nutritionists, registered dietitians, or exercise physiologists. Examples of covered programs include Noom, iDiet, Engage, Jenny Craig (with coaching), Well & Simple, and the Mayo Clinic Diet.

Mind and Body Services That Qualify for Reimbursement*

  • Massage therapy
  • Tai chi
  • Hypnosis therapy
  • Qi (chi) gong
  • Meditation therapy
  • Breathing and meditation apps

*Be sure to check with your doctor before receiving alternative medicine services.

You can get up to 30 percent off standard rates when you use an alternative health practitioner in our network. You’ll also have peace of mind knowing that your practitioner is accredited in their field and meets specific requirements for education, training, and facilities. To search for a practitioner, go to bluecrossma.org.

What Does Not Qualify for Reimbursement:

Fitness:

  • Wearable fitness tracking devices (such as, but not limited to Fitbit®, Xiaomi®, Garmin®, and Apple®)
  • Fees paid for gymnastics, tennis, pool-only facilities, martial arts schools, instructional dance studios, country clubs or social clubs, sports teams or leagues
  • Fitness clothing

Weight Loss:

  • Food, supplements, books, scales, or exercise equipment
  • Individual nutrition counseling sessions, doctor/nurse visits, lab tests, or other services that are covered benefits under your medical plan
  • One-time termination fees

Mind and Body:

  • Apps not focused on breathing or meditation, such as those focused on sleep

Fill Out the Wellness Reimbursement Form

Wellness Reimbursement Form