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Did you know that you may be able to use pre-tax flexible
spending account dollars to pay for Weight Watchers?
Who can take advantage of this tax savings?
- Individuals with a BMI of 30 or over (to calculate your BMI, go to: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/index.htm
- Individuals who have hypertension, heart disease, or other health issues that may be improved by losing weight
That's me! How do I use my Flexible Spending Account dollars for Weight Watchers?
- First, you must get your doctor to complete a Letter of Medical Recommendation You can download a blank Letter of Medical Recommendation from Hirsch Financial Services, Inc.'s website at: http://www.hfsbenefits.com/employees/fsa/drnote.html
- Join a Weight Watchers group and pay for your membership
- Mail or fax in a copy of your Letter of Medical Recommendation, along with your Weight Watchers receipt of payment, to Hirsch Financial Services, Inc. for reimbursement from your Flexible Spending Account. You can download a Request for Reimbursement form at: http://www.hfsbenefits.com/employees/fsa/reimburse.html
How do a I sign up for a Flexible Spending Account?
You must re-enroll in a Flexible Spending Account every year during Open Enrollment. You have until Friday, October 31, 2008 to add money to a Flexible Spending Account for 2009. To learn more or sign up, go to the Division of Human Resources Open Enrollment website at: http://www.gwu.edu/hr/benefits/openenrollment2009/index.html
How do I learn more about Weight Watchers?
Check out the Weight Watchers website at: http://www.weightwatchers.com/
Interested in signing up for Weight Watchers @ Work?
Click your campus below to learn more:
Foggy Bottom
Virginia
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Foggy Bottom
Virginia
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