HAP’s fitness and member discounts help employees save money, but they are discounts and not coverage.
HAP’s Member Discounts program covers fitness, nutrition and wellness services, including Active and Fit Direct gym access. Employees pay the vendor, not the plan.
What the program is and what members do.
What the fitness benefit is
HAP says Active and Fit Direct gives access to more than 12,700 participating fitness centers nationwide, including more than 250 in Michigan, for $28 per month plus a $28 enrollment fee. The member pays that cost directly. HAP also lists discounts at local fitness centers and studios.
Nutrition and weight discounts
HAP’s list includes 10% off at The Better Health Store, 10% off larger orders from Dream Dinners, a two-for-one introductory offer from Gourmet Everyday, a discount code for Mom’s Meals, 15% off Zonya Health products and 10% off Sprouting Chefs classes.
Wellness and therapeutic discounts
HAP lists 20% off massage at Corporate Mind and Body Spa, preferred rates on hearing aids and LASIK and 20% off massage, reiki and acupuncture through Henry Ford Health services, preferred hearing discounts at Nations Hearing and 10% off regular-priced spa services at The Woodhouse Day Spa. Members log in and use their ID card or a promotion code.
Eligibility, funding and plan design.
Who can use it
HAP offers Member Discounts to its members, and its employer page tells employers to inform employees about the benefit and include details in health plan summaries. HAP does not state group-size or funding limits on the page, so confirm that the discounts apply to every plan the employer offers.
How it is funded or sold
These are vendor discounts, not insurance benefits, and the employee pays the discounted price. HAP’s Active and Fit fee is member-paid. Nothing on the page suggests an employer premium for the discounts, but the employer should confirm they are included with the plan rather than a priced add-on.
Where it fits in a plan design
Discounts add perceived value at little or no employer cost, and they can complement an incentive that pays for gym use. They do not replace an employer-funded fitness reimbursement. They also do not count as coverage, so they should be described to employees as savings, not as a benefit the plan pays.
What to settle before relying on it.
What does the employee really pay?
The $28 monthly fee and $28 enrollment fee are published by HAP, but vendors and rates change. Have HAP confirm current pricing and whether family members can enroll. Then decide whether the employer will subsidize the fee through an incentive, which changes the wellness-rule analysis.
Are the vendors useful to our workforce?
Several listed vendors are local, so usefulness depends on geography and on where employees live. For a workforce spread across Michigan or other states, check the gym network near the actual work sites and homes before the discounts are included in open enrollment materials.
How will we describe it without overpromising?
Discounts are not insurance and can change. Ask HAP for approved language and a date-stamped list, and avoid listing specific vendor terms in printed materials that will outlast them. Point employees to the member login page for the current list.
Common questions about this program.
How much does Active and Fit Direct cost through HAP?
HAP lists $28 per month plus a $28 enrollment fee for access to more than 12,700 fitness centers. Confirm current pricing with HAP before communicating it.
Are the discounts insurance coverage?
No. They are savings at participating vendors. Members present an ID card or promotion code and pay the discounted price.
Do employers pay for these discounts?
HAP’s page does not describe an employer charge. Ask HAP to confirm in writing that the program is included with the plan the employer offers.
Programs and vendors named on this page
Official pages for the services mentioned above. Availability, cost and eligibility vary by plan and employer group, so confirm what applies to your group with the carrier.
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