Gym Membership Reimbursement

We want to encourage you to improve your health by offering gym membership reimbursement! Physical activity is vital for overall well-being, and we’re here to help you get and stay fit.

Submit A Gym Reimbursement

How to Apply

Complete the Online Form:

Complete the Gym Membership Reimbursement Online Submission Form at gymreimbursement.franklincountyohio.gov.

Instructions

For detailed instructions on how to complete the online submission form, visit the instructions page: Gym Reimbursement Submission Instructions


Eligibility Criteria

You are eligible to apply for reimbursement if you meet the following criteria:

  • Benefits-eligible employees and benefits-enrolled spouses/domestic partners in the Franklin County Cooperative.
  • One reimbursement per household, except for households with two eligible Franklin County Cooperative employees.

Reimbursement Amount & Attendance Requirements

You can receive up to $50 per month for gym memberships.

Attendance Requirements

  • 0-3 visits per month: No reimbursement.
  • 4-7 visits per month: 50% reimbursement (up to $25).
  • 8+ visits per month: 100% reimbursement (up to $50). 

Eligible Expenses

Eligible Expenses for Reimbursement

  • Full-service gyms (e.g., LA Fitness, Planet Fitness, YMCA)
  • Boutique-style gyms (e.g., Orange Theory, Yoga, Kickboxing)
  • Personal trainers
  • At-home/virtual memberships (e.g., Peloton)

Note: All memberships require proof of payment and proof of attendance.

Combining Gym Visits

If you visit two gyms, you can combine visits. You will need to provide proof of payment and attendance for each gym. The maximum reimbursement amount is $50 per month.

Submission Deadline Information

It is important to submit your reimbursement request by the deadlines. The online submission form will close at 11:59 p.m. on the due date.

What if I miss the submission deadline?

We will not extend any deadlines. We will only reimburse for activity in the date ranges listed for that quarter. If you do not submit a form by the listed deadline of any quarter, you will miss out on the reimbursement opportunity.

Reimbursement Payment Process

Gym reimbursement payments will be made on a quarterly basis. All incentives are paid through the employee paycheck and are taxed as normal income. Please keep in mind the following criteria for issuing incentive payouts:

  • ThriveOn cannot issue incentive payouts to anyone who is not in an active payroll status.
  • Incentive payouts are made on a pre-determined schedule throughout the year. ThriveOn cannot issue incentive payouts outside of this schedule. 

2025 Submission Deadlines

  Quarter   Due Date   Reimbursement Date
  Quarter 1 (January – March)   April 18, 2025   May 30, 2025
  Quarter 2 (April – June)   July 18, 2025   August 22, 2025
  Quarter 3 (July – September)   October 17, 2025   November 28, 2025
  Quarter 4 (October – December)   January 16, 2026   February 20, 2026

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