Fitness Reimbursement Benefit (Retirees)

This is a reimbursement of up to $225 per calendar year for expenses limited to fitness facility and/or exercise class fees (includes classes via apps, online/streaming, and DVDs) that is available to retirees enrolled on a Dartmouth medical plan.

Eligibility

Retirees enrolled on a Dartmouth-sponsored medical plan have the Fitness Reimbursement benefit as their wellness benefit. A spouse who is enrolled on the retiree's Dartmouth-sponsored medical plan can also share this benefit (a total of $225 between retiree and eligible spouse).

Please note: employees who retire mid-year will continue with their current wellness benefit election through the end of the calendar year; the Fitness Reimbursement Benefit will be the only available wellness benefit option available during Open Enrollment for the following calendar. 

Eligible Expenses

Eligible expenses include:

  • Fitness Facility Fees - full-service brick and mortar facilities with cardiovascular and strength training equipment
  • Exercise Class Fees led by an instructor including brick and mortar in-person, online/app* and DVD exercise classes
  • Swimming, Yoga, and Tennis-only Facilities

 

*Examples include: Peloton app/subscription (equipment is not eligible), BODi, Daily Burn, obé.

Ineligible expenses include:

  • Home Exercise Equipment
  • Personal Training Sessions
  • Sports Lessons (e.g. golf lesson)
  • Sports Equipment (e.g. skis, skates)
  • Sneakers or Clothing
  • Activity Tracking Devices (e.g. Fitbit)
  • Workshops (e.g. Weight Watchers)
  • Race Fees
  • Ski Passes
  • Sport Leagues/drop-in open gym (e.g. hockey league, basketball open gym, climbing gym, rowing)
  • Massage, Acupuncture, Hypnosis

 

Reimbursement Process

The Fitness Reimbursement Benefit Form and applicable receipts may be submitted to Cigna after making an eligible purchase during the benefit year (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31).  Please only submit a max of two times per year. 

Deadline to submit is January 15.  

  • Cigna only accepts digital submissions.
  • Please email your benefit form and receipt(s) to: NEFitnessReimbursement@CignaHealthCare.com
  • There is no attendance requirement, you can submit your form and receipt(s) as soon as you make an eligible purchase.
  • $225 is the maximum reimbursement amount per family (retiree/eligible spouse) per calendar year.
  • Your receipt must be for fees/services for the year you are submitting for (a receipt from the previous year is acceptable if you paid in advance for fees/services that are being provided in the current year you are submitting for, e.g., a 2025 receipt for 2026 services).

 

Retirees and/or eligible spouse will receive a reimbursement check from Cigna mailed via USPS mail. Please allow 8 - 10 weeks to receive your reimbursement check.

Fitness Benefit Form

Please download the form (after it opens, click on down arrow) and save before filling out the form; you can then attach the form to your email, along with your receipt and submit to Cigna. If you're not able to fill the form out online, you may print the form, fill it out, and then take a picture of it or scan it in to attach it to your email to Cigna. 

2025 Fitness Reimbursement Benefit Form

2026 Fitness Reimbursement Benefit Form

Contact

If you have questions regarding eligibility, the reimbursement process, or the status of your reimbursement, contact the Wellness at Dartmouth office at wellness@dartmouth.edu or 603.646.3706. Please note: Cigna customer service will not be able to provide you with a status update.

Tax Information

Retirees should consult their personal tax advisor regarding the proper reporting of this income as it is considered taxable income.

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