Wellness Savings and Discounts – Harvard University Student Health Program

Take advantage of savings and discounts available to you, and start saving today!

MyBlue Discounts

Members enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) can take advantage of exclusive savings through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA).

Visit BCBSMA and create a MyBlue account. BCBSMA will mail you a personal identification number (PIN) that you will use to access your account. For immediate access, contact Blue Cross Blue Shield at 866-822-0570 to request a PIN over the phone.

Go to “Plans & Benefits” followed by “My rewards”

Save by Using In-Network Providers

SHIP is administered by BCBSMA and is a PPO plan. If you seek care outside of HUHS, choose a provider in the “BCBS PPO network.” This will help keep your out-of-pocket costs lower than if you use out-of-network providers.

Learn about in-network providers

Choose Lower Cost-Sharing Hospitals

As a SHIP member, you are empowered to control your own out-of-pocket costs based on the hospital you choose for care. In Massachusetts, acute care hospitals are grouped into two different cost-sharing levels. When you choose lower cost-sharing hospitals, you will pay less for certain services.

Learn about hospital choice cost-sharing

Reimbursements for Weight Loss Programs

With the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) weight loss reimbursement benefit, you or anyone covered under your insurance can receive up to $150 toward fees paid for a qualified weight-loss program. A qualified weight loss program is a hospital-based weight-loss program or a non-hospital-based weight-loss program designated by BCBSMA.

BCBSMA must receive your weight loss benefit application by March 31 of the following year for processing.

Programs include:

Hospital-based programs and Weight Watchers® in-person.
Weight Watchers® online and other non-hospital programs (in-person or online) that combine healthy eating, exercise, and coaching sessions with certified health professionals such as nutritionists, registered dietitians, or exercise physiologists.

Not qualified for weight loss reimbursement:

One-time initiation or termination fees.
Food, supplements, books, scales, or exercise equipment.
Individual nutrition counseling sessions, doctor/nurse visits, lab tests, or other services that are covered benefits under your medical plan.
Programs offered at specialty clinics, health centers, and health spas do not qualify.

Apply Now (choose one):

Online by logging into MyBlue

Complete a weight loss reimbursement form

Childbirth Classes

The Student Health Insurance Plan reimburses up to $90 for one childbirth class for an enrolled, pregnant member and up to $45 for each refresher childbirth course.

You will not be reimbursed if you do not complete the course, except when your delivery occurs before the course ends.

Receive your reimbursement by sending your proof of payment, copy of your completion certificate, and childbirth claim form to BCBSMA:

complete a childbirth class reimbursement form

By mail:
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
PO Box 986030, Boston, MA 02298

Prescriptions

Ask your doctor if there is a generic form of the medication you are being prescribed. Using a generic medication instead of a brand-name medication can save you money.

Visit HUHS Whenever You Can

The Student Health Fee (SHF) covers most provider visits at any of the Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) campus clinics without a copayment. Try to make HUHS your first stop for medical care. These services are available to you even if you waived the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP).

HUHS Center for Wellness and Health Promotion

The Center for Wellness and Health Promotion at HUHS offers student discounts on a variety of services, including yoga, massage, workshops, meditation, peer education, and more. Visit the Center for Wellness and Health Promotion to see how you can enhance your own wellbeing and save money.