Fitness Reimbursement

Provides reimbursement for gym memberships and fitness classes. Members must meet the minimum 30 visit utilization requirement and complete all other program requirements to qualify for reimbursement. Members wishing to obtain a higher reimbursement must meet the 60 visit utilization requirement.  On-line programs are not eligible for reimbursement under this program.

Reimbursement Periods    Deadline to submit for Reimbursement
January 1—June 30                    July 15
July 1—December 31                January 15

Utilization Requirements   Reimbursement Maximums (3 person max)
0 - 29 Visits                                No Reimbursement Available
30 - 59 Visits                              Up to $75 per person
60 + Visits                                  Up to $150 per person

Members are responsible to ensure that utilization is properly reported. Only one visit per day will count for utilization purposes regardless of the number of programs attended.

In addition to fitness facilities, eligible programs include aerobics, spinning, yoga, Zumba, Tai Chi, karate, swimming, or pilaties. A combination of classes totaling the 30-visit minimum utilization qualifies for reimbursement under this program. 

Reimbursement is provided for a maximum of three eligible family members who meet the utilization requirements.

Note the program will only reimburse the amount that was paid for a membership minus any ancillary services (food/beverages, tanning, massages, etc.). If detailed services and membership periods are not clearly identified on receipts, membership contracts may be requested for clarification prior to reimbursement.

Criteria for Fitness Facilities/Programs: Facility/Program must conform to all relevant laws, regulations, and published standards for fitness facilities/programs; track and record member utilization visits; post appropriate signage alerting users to risks involved in their use of those areas/equipment of the facility/program that present potential increased risk(s); contract directly with the member and in no way does this constitute a contract with Wood County; be adequately staffed with professional staff members who have the appropriate educational background and/or certification from a nationally recognized professional organization; operate in an ethical manner and activity areas and equipment must be regularly cleaned and maintained; and hold harmless Wood County for any services to Wood County employees.