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Get Fit! Your Frequently Asked Questions
Get Fit!
Reimbursement
What is
"Get Fit!"
?
Get Fit!
is a BMC HealthNet Plan "member extra" for our Commonwealth Care members. It encourages you to exercise
(
Get Fit!
)
through a reimbursement of up to $50 per calendar year on qualified health club membership (individual or family) or class fees.
Why should I participate?
Along with your $50 reimbursement, you'll get lots of health-related benefits. Research shows that people who exercise regularly enjoy better health and life quality than those who don't. The benefits of regular exercise can include:
Relieving stress
Improving your mood
Maintaining a healthy weight
AND preventing or reducing the effects of many illnesses
How do I get started?
Get your doctor's approval before you begin any fitness or exercise program.
Then sign up for a health or fitness club membership or class, and start working out.
See "
What do I have to do to receive my reimbursement?
" below for instructions.
Does a membership or class at any fitness program or health club qualify?
You must enroll as a member or take a class at a health club that offers both cardiovascular and strength-training exercise or equipment such as:
Traditional health and fitness clubs
YMCAs or YWCAs
Jewish Community Centers
Memberships at or classes taken through martial arts centers, gymnastics facilities, social clubs, tennis or pool-only facilities, country clubs, or sports teams or leagues
do not qualify
you for your
Get Fit!
member extra reimbursement.
What do I have to do to get my $50 reimbursement?
You must:
have been a member of both your health club and BMC HealthNet Plan Commonwealth Care for at least three months in the same calendar year
mail your
Fitness Reimbursement Form
to the address at the bottom of the form by March 31 of the following year along with:
a copy of your health club agreement or contract that includes the name and address of your health club and the dates of your membership or classes; and
dated paid receipts, a copy of your bank or credit card statement showing payment to your health club, or a paycheck stub if your club fees are automatically deducted from your paycheck.
Note:
receipts or statements must include your name and the separate charges for three months of health club membership or class fees.
make a copy of any documents
you send us before you drop them in the mail. BMC HealthNet Plan is not responsible for lost, late or misdirected mail.
When will I get my reimbursement?
You can expect your $50 reimbursement within 6-8 weeks of our receipt of your reimbursement form, copy of your health club membership or class contract, and documentation of payment of class or membership fees.
How can I get answers to other questions I have about
Get Fit!
?
Call our Member Services Call Center at 1-877-957-5300.