Gym Coverage?

Does anyone know if insurance will pay for WLS folks to go to the gym? I have an AETNA HMO and they did pay for my lapband surgery. I was just wondering if they would also pay for a gym membership so I can work off these fat layers! Donna

that would be nice but I highly Doubt that

Hi Donna, Insurance doesn't usually pay for gyms unless you've been in an accident or have had major heart problems...things of a rehabilatative nature. A long time ago they did, but now since someone decided that walking is really good for you and all the rage, they don't cover it anymore, they figure you can just walk. Barbara

Hi Donna, I honestly don't think that insurance will pay for the gym membership. I wish they would as that would save me a lot of money. Carla

hi donna some Aetna policies will pay for a gym -- read your booklets -- the website is www.globalfit.com and you sign up there and see what is available and how it's paid for -- be careful -- there might not be a gym in your area -- the price might be too high -- we self pay for a gym in our area -- it wasnt' worth it for me to go thru aetna good luck roberta

If you're the person who gets the insurance (rather than your husband or something), then ask your HR department. If you don't have an HR department, then yes, the web site is the best place to go. I have Cigna, and they'll pay 50 dollars a quarter. Nowhere near what the gym costs me, but money is money, right? Tami

Many insurance companies offer discounted gym memberships at specific gyms....HMO Horizon does...Check with your plan manager. You can use money from theose pre-tax medical expense accounts to pay for gym membership if your doctor documents that you need a gym membership...Thats another way to save on Gym fees... Kelly

I had Oxford at my old job and they would cover or reimburse your membership up to $20 a month.