{"id":13386,"date":"2025-06-06T16:26:59","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T20:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hnetalk.com\/member\/?p=13386"},"modified":"2025-06-13T15:36:02","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T19:36:02","slug":"summer-fitness-get-reimbursed-for-wellness-expenses-gic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hnetalk.com\/member\/summer-fitness-get-reimbursed-for-wellness-expenses-gic\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Fitness \u2013 Get Reimbursed for Wellness Expenses (GIC)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thinking about trying a new activity for the summer? Have you already begun? Find out if you have money coming back to you!<\/p>\n<p>Health New England\u2019s <strong>Wellness Reimbursement Program*<\/strong> is here to support your healthy lifestyle choices by giving you money back when you or a covered family member engage in sports and fitness activities. You also can get money back for healthy habits like nutrition, wellness, and mental health.<\/p>\n<p>For GIC plan members, Health New England offers a Wellness Reimbursement of $150 per family per calendar year for a wide array of activities that help improve your overall well-being.*<\/p>\n<p>Wellness reimbursements can be used toward services such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aerobics\/wellness classes<\/li>\n<li>Athletic event registration fees<\/li>\n<li>Bike shares<\/li>\n<li>Fitness equipment and devices (i.e., treadmill, workout videos, fitbit)<\/li>\n<li>Mindfulness classes and apps<\/li>\n<li>Nutritional classes and apps<\/li>\n<li>Personal trainer fees<\/li>\n<li>Physical activity apps<\/li>\n<li>Qualifying fitness clubs<\/li>\n<li>School and town sports<\/li>\n<li>Weight Watchers\u00ae<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Summer is a great time to take advantage of your wellness reimbursement and get fit and healthy!<br \/>\nLearn more about all your benefits at <a href=\"http:\/\/healthnewengland.org\/gic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">healthnewengland.org\/gic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>*The amount above applies to GIC plan members. Exclusions may apply. Not all employer groups offer this reimbursement amount. Please check your membership materials for details or contact Member Services at (800) 310-2835 (TTY: 711) if you need more information.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong> Reimbursement requests must be received by Health New England no later than March 31 of the following year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thinking about trying a new activity for the summer? Have you already begun? Find out if you have money coming back to you! Health New England\u2019s Wellness Reimbursement Program* is here to support your healthy lifestyle choices by giving you money back when you or a covered family member engage in sports and fitness activities. 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