Wellness Benefits

If you’re a member of one of MIT’s employee health plans the MIT Traditional Health Plan, MIT Choice Plan, and the MIT High Deductible Health Plan you are eligible for three Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) wellness benefits: 

Fitness reimbursement

You may receive an annual $150 reimbursement per family for qualified health club membership fees. Membership at most health clubs that have a variety of cardiovascular and strength training exercise equipment qualifies you for this benefit. Get the details and download the reimbursement form. 

Weight-loss reimbursement

You may receive an annual reimbursement of up to $150 per family, for reimbursement of expenses related to participation in qualified weight-loss programs. Qualified programs consist of Weight Watchers meetings, Weight Watchers at Work, and hospital-based weight-loss programs. Get the details and download the reimbursement form. 

Mind and Body Reimbursement  

You may receive an annual reimbursement of up to $150 per member, per calendar year, for massage therapy, tai chi, hypnosis therapy, qi gong, meditation therapy, and meditation apps. Get the details and download the reimbursement form.  

Note: Certain Community Wellness classes may be eligible for one of the three reimbursement benefits described above. To find out if a particular class qualifies, call BCBSMA Member Services at 1-800-882-1093.