If you are enrolled in a Devoted Health Medicare Advantage plan, you have a fantastic perk built into your coverage called Wellness Bucks.
This benefit puts $150 a year right back into your pocket just for prioritizing your health and staying active. However, because it operates separately from your standard medical coverage, it is easy to forget it is there to use.
Every year, many policyholders miss out on utilizing this reward. If you haven’t claimed your $150 yet, here is exactly how the program works and how you can use it to support your health routine.
What Can You Buy with Wellness Bucks?
Unlike standard over-the-counter benefits that limit you to basic pharmacy items, Wellness Bucks are designed to keep you moving and healthy. You can use your $150 annual allowance toward:
- Wearable Fitness Trackers: Devices like a Fitbit or Garmin to track your daily steps, sleep patterns, and heart rate.
- Home Exercise Equipment: Yoga mats, resistance bands, free weights, or even a stationary exercise bike for your home.
- Fitness Memberships & Classes: Monthly dues for your local gym or registration fees for specialized fitness classes, whether online or in-person.
- Weight Management Support: Program fees for wellness and lifestyle plans like Weight Watchers (WW).
- Mindfulness Subscriptions: Yearly memberships to stress-relief and sleep apps like Calm or Headspace.
How the Reimbursement Works (It’s Simple!)
The most important thing to know about Wellness Bucks is that it is a reimbursement program. You buy the eligible item or service upfront, and Devoted pays you back.
Getting your $150 reimbursement check takes just three simple steps:
- Keep Your Receipt: Purchase your fitness item or membership and save the receipt. Make sure it clearly shows the store or gym name, the date, the specific item, and the amount paid.
- Submit Your Request: Log into your secure member portal at devoted.com/paymeback to upload a quick photo of your receipt. If you prefer paper, you can call Devoted customer service to request a print form to mail in.
- Receive Your Check: Once Devoted processes your receipt, they will mail a reimbursement check directly to your home.
Ensuring You Get the Most Out of Your Plan
Medicare Advantage plans are packed with extra features like Wellness Bucks, but they only provide value if you know how to navigate them.
At KSS Insurance, our mission is to ensure your healthcare experience is always simply secure. If you aren’t sure whether your specific Devoted plan features this $150 benefit, or if you need assistance getting a copy of the reimbursement form, give us a call. We are always here to help you get the full value from your coverage!