UT FLEX Reimbursement for Exercise Expenses

Did you know that if your doctor has prescribed exercise to treat a health condition, you can use your flexible spending account to pay for eligible exercise-related expenses that are incurred? This can include gym membership fees, exercise equipment, weight loss programs, and more.

Individuals with medical conditions that can be improved by physical activity (such as diabetes, hypertension, depression, and more) are eligible to receive reimbursement from their healthcare flexible spending account to pay for some exercise programs or equipment. Expenses for exercise to improve general health are not eligible. A Letter of Medical Necessity is required for exercise-related expenses to be eligible for reimbursement through UT FLEX.

A Letter of Medical Necessity form is available here. It must be completed by your doctor, affirming that physical activity is medically necessary, i.e. treatment which can improve a medical condition.

Steps to Receive Reimbursement for Exercise as a Medical Necessity

Prior to Your Doctor’s Visit:

• Enroll in UT FLEX flexible spending account (FSA) during Annual Enrollment in July.
• Print a Letter of Medical Necessityform from the UT FLEX website.
• Schedule an appointment with your Doctor. You may want to request additional time.

During Your Doctor’s Visit:

• Bring a Letter of Medical Necessity form.
• Discuss a health improvement plan for treating the medical condition with exercise.
• Have your doctor complete the Letter of Medical Necessity form.

After Your Doctor’s Visit:

• Submit the Letter of Medical Necessity form to Maestro Health (information on top of form).
• Wait for processing (a few days).
• Obtain approval date from Maestro Health.
• Once approved, begin services.
• Submit receipts to Maestro Health for reimbursement. Include Letter of Medical Necessity.

Examples of Potentially Eligible Expenses:

• Weight loss programs,
• >Gym Equipment,
• Gym memberships,
• Personal Training,
• Yoga Classes,
• Pilates classes,
• Aqua aerobics, and
• Other similar items and activities.

Examples of Medical Conditions Improved by Exercise:

• Hypertension,
• Diabetes,
• Cardiovascular Disease,
• Depression,
• Arthritis, and
• Others.