Wellness Benefit Options
All active employees who regularly work 20 hours per week, at least nine months each year (sometimes referred to as "benefits-eligible"), has the option to elect a Wellness Benefit, even if you waive medical coverage. These wellness benefits are offered as a benefit of employment and not as part of the group health plan. The only time to change your Wellness Benefit election is during Open Enrollment.
Wellness Benefit Options
• Option 1: Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) - The Lifestyle Spending Account is a flexible benefit that provides a reimbursement up to $250 each calendar year for a range of well-being expenses, such as gym memberships, fitness equipment, CSAs (farm shares), hobby classes, mindfulness apps, and more, so that you can invest in what matters most to you.
• Option 2: Dartmouth Fitness Membership at Lewinstein Athletic Center provides a free Dartmouth Fitness membership to all of the on-campus Lewinstein Athletic Center facilities including Zimmerman Fitness Center (2026 annual value: $450 / 2027 annual value: $465).
Wellness Benefit Comparision Chart: 2027
Wellness Benefit Comparison Chart: 2026
Eligibility & Enrollment
All benefits-eligible employees must elect a Wellness Benefit when they enroll in benefits in FlexOnline, even if you waive medical coverage. If you do not make an election, you will be defaulted to the Lifestyle Spending Account.
Your only opportunity to change your Wellness Benefit election is during the annual Open Enrollment period in late October. Any elections made during Open Enrollment will be effective January 1. Log into FlexOnline to review your election.
Please note: the Dartmouth Fitness Membership wellness benefit requires re-enrollment each year; if you wish to continue with Dartmouth Fitness Membership at Lewinstein Athletic Center option for the following calendar year, you must re-elect it during Open Enrollment to acknowlege your gym waivers in FlexOnline, otherwise you will be defaulted to the Lifestyle Spending Account.
Tax Information
All LSA reimbursements that you and/or your spouse receive, or the value of the Dartmouth Fitness Membership that you receive are considered imputed taxable income and applicable taxes will be withheld from your paycheck.
Wellness Benefit Options for Retirees
Retirees, enrolled on a Dartmouth-sponsored medical plan have access to the $225 Fitness Reimbursement Benefit through December 31, 2026. This benefit is being discontinued on December 31, 2026. Access additional details, including the Benefit Form.