It Fits! fitness reimbursement program

New for 2009!
Reimbursement limits increased to up to $400 per family contract and $200 for individual contracts.

FCHP’s It Fits! is a fitness reimbursement program which gives families up to $400* per family contract ($200 for individual contracts) to use toward gym memberships, Pilates and yoga classes, Weight Watchers® programs, school and town sports leagues and programs, ski passes, road race fees and a variety of other healthy activities.

It Fits! not available to FCHP MassHealth members. 

Why should I take advantage of It Fits!?

The U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on Physical Activity and Health** states that regular physical activity can protect against diseases such as cancer, heart disease and high blood pressure as well as contribute to healthy bones, muscles, joints and improved mental health.

With It Fits!, kids and adults alike can develop a healthy lifestyle that includes physical activity…and save money doing it!


What is eligible for reimbursement?

  • Gym and health club memberships
  • School sports leagues and athletic user fees
  • Town sports leagues
  • Ski lift tickets and season passes
  • Road race fees
  • Hiking club memberships
  • Sports camps
  • Yoga, pilates, and aerobics classes (when taught by a certified instructor)
  • Weight Watchers programs

If you have any questions about eligibility for reimbursement call FCHP's Customer Service at 1-800-868-5200 (TDD/TTY: 1-877-608-7677), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.


What can’t be reimbursed?

Reimbursement is not available for social clubs, equipment, uniforms, greens fees, transportation, association memberships, lodging, meals, fitness clothing and vitamins.

How do I get reimbursed?

To be eligible for It Fits! reimbursement, you must be an FCHP member enrolled in an eligible FCHP product and belong to an eligible health club or health activity.

For health club memberships:

To collect reimbursement, please submit the following to FCHP:

  1. Reimbursement form (Opens in a new window) - completed and signed by subscriber.
  2. Copy of health club contract or agreement showing: date of contract and member(s) enrolled in the contract/agreement.
  3. Dated, original receipts from health club or copies of bank/credit statements (if paid by electronic funds transfer) showing:
    • Member’s name
    • Individual charges for health club membership
    • Note: receipts will not be returned to the submitting party
  4. Mail these materials to:
    Fallon Community Health Plan
    Claims Department
    P.O. Box 15121
    Worcester, MA 01615

For Weight Watchers:

For Weight Watchers, FCHP members can choose to receive a set of coupons for a 12-consecutive-week program. One set of coupons will reduce your It Fits! balance by $100.

If your It Fits! balance is less than $100, you may join Weight Watchers® directly and request a reimbursement by submitting the following to FCHP:
  1. Reimbursement form (Opens in a new window) – completed and signed by subscriber.
  2. A dated, original receipt from Weight Watchers® showing member's name.
  3. Mail these materials to:
    Fallon Community Health Plan
    Claims Department
    P.O. Box 15121
    Worcester, MA 01615

For school and town leagues and programs:

To collect reimbursement, please submit the following to FCHP:

  1. Reimbursement form (Opens in a new window) – completed and signed by subscriber.
  2. Copy of registration or enrollment form and member(s) enrolled in the activity.
  3. Dated, original receipts from program or copies of bank/credit statements (if paid by electronic funds transfer) showing:
    • Member’s name
    • Fee for enrollment or registration
    • Name of activity
  4. Mail these materials to:
    Fallon Community Health Plan
    Claims Department
    P.O. Box 15121
    Worcester, MA 01615

* Benefits and coverage may vary by product, plan design and employer.  For specific details regarding your FCHP plan, benefits and features, please check with your employer or contact a member of our customer service team at 1-800-868-5200 (TDD/TTY: 1-877-608-7677), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time. 

** The complete U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on Physical Activity and Health can be accessed at: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/sgr/sgr.htm (Opens in a new window).

Weight Watchers® is a registered trademark of Weight Watchers International, Inc.