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I know all plans are different but I'm curious if anyone has an insurance plan that helps out with gym memberships? I have BCBSNC, and can't look through my plan right now. It makes sense to me that plans would cover (either fully or partially) memberships but I've never thought to check.

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My BCBS plan will pay up to 150 a year for gym memberships. It works out to cover everything for my Planet Fitness membership (10/month + 29 yearly fee = 149 a year).

I just saw something online about that. Thanks!

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My insurance covers all but 13. a month of my membership at 24 hour fitness. I totally get my moneys worth I'm there just about everyday and I take zumba 4 days a week. I go to a super sports club and my friend pays 59.99 a month for the same membership as I have. Many insurance companies cover it, it is call the wellness program so that's what you need to ask for when checking with your insurance.

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Wow! I had no idea.... Thanks for the info. I'm going to check into this. I have Aetna.

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Check with your work benefits also. My company pays a total of $300 yearly for gym and other fitness/weight loss plans.

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Thanks everyone! I can get a discounted rate at the Y plus get reimbursed $150 from insurance. Unfortunately my small town doesn't have a lot of gym options!

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I called my insurance company today. They dont pay anything towards gym memberships, but i do get a discount for being a student. That sucks i like my gym but it is very expensive.

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Yes my plan is up to $150/yr per family. We belong to a Y with a family membership so it covers about 2 months worth of membership but it's a great extra benefit.

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