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About weight management reimbursement
At Harvard Pilgrim, we know that lasting lifestyle changes and effective weight management are the keys to good health. Members may be eligible to be reimbursed for fees paid toward a qualified weight management program.1, 2
You can check your eligibility through your secure member account.
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If you’re a plan subscriber, you may qualify for weight management program reimbursement if your plan includes Harvard Pilgrim’s weight management program reimbursement benefit.1, 2 You can request reimbursement once per calendar year. Check your eligibility.
You can request reimbursement for up to 12 weeks of membership per calendar year (i.e., January-December) in total if you belong to a MA small group plan for the WW® (Weight Watchers) digital program or workshop or for a hospital-based weight management program for yourself, your dependents or both. If you have coverage through an employer, program eligibility and benefits may vary by employer, plan and state. Check with your employer, check your eligibility or call Member Services at 888-333-4742 (TTY: 711).
MA small group plan members please submit before the end of the calendar year following the year when you took part in the weight management program. If you have coverage through an employer, eligible members can submit until March of the following calendar year when you took part in the weight management program.
Submit your reimbursement request online or complete and mail the paper form. Please include copies of your receipts.
It can take up to eight weeks to receive your reimbursement check after you submit your request. We will make the check payable to the plan subscriber and mail it to the address we have on record for them.
To receive reimbursement, you must enroll in a WW® (Weight Watchers) digital program or workshop, or a hospital-based weight management program. Programs are subject to Harvard Pilgrim approval. No coverage is provided for:
- Individual nutritional counseling sessions
- Weight loss medications
- Registration fees
- Prepackaged meals
- Books, videos, scales or other items or supplies you buy
- Any other items not included as part of a weight management class or course
Footnote(s)
1
Plans with the weight management program reimbursement benefit include those sold to individuals in Massachusetts and small group employers (50 or fewer employees) in Massachusetts.
2
Program eligibility and benefits may vary by employer, plan and state, so be sure to check with your employer or health plan administrator to see if you’re eligible for the weight management program reimbursement. You must be currently enrolled in Harvard Pilgrim at the time of reimbursement. Restrictions apply, and reimbursement is not available to all members. Reimbursement may be considered taxable income. For tax information, consult your employer or tax advisor.