Case Study: Wellness Reimbursement Shows Positive Results by New York Payor

Many major U.S. health plans provide partial reimbursement for commercial gym memberships. However, reimbursement levels are generally very low and not tied to outcomes or utilization. A handful of studies show that even minimal reimbursement can encourage fitness participation, with involvement continuing after the rebates/reimbursement end, ultimately improving population health. However, post-participation reimbursement data has been scant, until now.