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COVID-19-Related Exceptions For Blue Healthy Dollars

Due to Covid-19, the reimbursement criteria will be expanded to allow reimbursement for the following new items:

  • At-home online workout subscriptions (i.e., Daily Burn, Beach Body, etc.)
  • At-home fitness equipment (i.e., dumbbells, Peloton bikes, ellipticals, etc.)

Reimbursement forms and receipt of purchase are still required. Members can simply check the box for the Health Club/Gym Membership Fees and Claims Processing is aware these exceptions will be permitted.

Please note: Reimbursement will still be subject to program reimbursement caps.

This expanded reimbursement criteria will be live starting December 1, 2020 and available at minimum through 2021.

 

 
 
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