Health + Medical Benefits
Health Insurance Plans
Many health insurance companies now offer rebates
for their members towards health club memberships. As a subscriber
in HMO Blue, Blue Choice, Blue Care Elect, HMO Blue Direct, HMO Basic
Blue Direct, PPO Blue Direct, Blue Care 65, or one of our employer-specific
managed care plans, your Fitness Benefit could save your family up to
$150 per year in health club membership dues or exercise class fees.
In fact, you can claim your $150 Fitness Benefit once you've belonged to a health club and been a BCBSMA member for at least four months (in a calendar year) if your company has added this benefit to your plan. You will need to check with BCBS or your employer to find out if you are eligible.
Exercise Rx Tax Deduction
Are you working out because your doctor prescribed exercise for a specific health issue?
If so, you will be happy to know that your physician-prescribed exercise program can now be considered a tax-deductible "qualified medical expense" by the IRS. Please ask a club manager for more details.
Request a Receipt
We'd be happy to provide you receipts for your insurance reimbursement or tax deduction.
