Wellness Reimbursements
To encourage you to pursue a healthy physical and mental wellness lifestyle, our Wellness Expense program covers expenses for various eligible wellness activities. You can be reimbursed for a wide range of wellness items, such as gym memberships, personal development courses, and more. The program is for employees only and does not extend to family and friends.
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What is Covered?
A wide variety of items can qualify as wellness expenses. The lists on the following page offer examples of eligible and ineligible expenses, but the lists are not exhaustive. We encourage you to reach out to HR before making a purchase to confirm or clarify whether the item or service is eligible for reimbursement under this policy.
If you have an item that does not clearly fall into one of these categories, consider the following:
- Does this item/service directly benefit my well-being?
- Does this item/service help me relax, get my heart moving, or learn a new activity directly affecting my well-being?
Examples of Eligible Expenses (not all-inclusive):
Fitness-related memberships and subscriptions:
- Gym
- Community pool and swim clubs
- Marathon/race registration fees
- Personal training
App subscriptions:
- Fitness (examples: yoga, Peloton, strength training)
- Meditation
Bike share, rock/wall climbing, books, and lessons in swimming, dance, self-defense, yoga, Pilates, skiing/snowboarding, art, pottery, and music.
Massage therapy for relaxation, recovery, stress relief, and overall well-being, provided by certified/licensed therapists.
- Standing desk
- Ergonomic office chair
Exercise equipment:
- Weights
- Exercise machine
- Exercise mats
- Sports equipment, such as balls, golf club, hockey stick, gloves, helmet, protective guards, and goggles
- Outdoor equipment, such a canoe, kayak, paddleboard, a pair of skis, snowboard, skates,
and a bicycle
Sport Specific attire:
- Sports bra’s, swimsuits and wetsuits
- Sports shoes, such as running shoes or other sport-specific shoes
- Life jacket
Fitness trackers, such as Apple Watch, Fitbit, Garmin
Art supplies, such as paintbrushes, paper, paint, canvas. Music supplies, such as instruments, music books.
Examples of Ineligible Expenses (not all-inclusive):
- Anything that is not for the employee
- General sports clothes, such as dry-fit shirts, socks, or yoga pants
- Firearms
- Video game accessories/subscriptions unrelated to fitness or any of the approved classes/lessons above
- Sports jerseys
- Laptops, computers, and tablets
- Pet-related services or items, such as obedience classes, pet equipment, or attire
- Household items such as essential oils, red light therapy
- Cosmetic alterations, such as Botox, laser hair removal, liposuction, etc.
- Nail, grooming, or any other personal hygiene services and items
- Movie or theater passes
- Medical equipment – EpiPen, breast pump machine
- Gas
- Supplements and edibles (vitamins, energy drinks, etc.)
- Weight-loss medication
- Mental health therapy (please refer to Spring Health)
