RETHINK WELLNESS BENEFITS

Wellhub vs Reimbursement Programs

Deliver wellbeing that works. Companies are replacing outdated reimbursement programs with the all-in-one wellness platform employees use and love.

Why reimbursement programs are no longer enough for employee wellbeing

Limited value for employees

  • Typically covers only one, or part of one fitness membership¹

  • No flexibility to try new gyms, studios or activities

A hassle for HR, with little visibility

  • Hours spent chasing receipts and verifying claims

  • Hard to track usage and unclear if it's impacting wellbeing

No behavior change, no business impact

  • Funds are often spent on sneakers, gadgets, and other items with little impact on wellbeing

  • No real ROI in healthcare costs or productivity

Introducing Wellhub

Engage more employees in healthier habits with lower costs, and easier management for HR.

All-in-one plans employees actually use

Give employees access to 18,000+ gyms, studios, and apps for less than the cost of one. Our flexible subscription tiers adapt to their budget and save them up to 50% compared to a regular gym membership.²

Tools that cut admin time and boost visibility

Wellhub frees benefit and wellbeing leaders from manual processes, reducing admin time to just 10–20 minutes a month. Easily manage enrollment, communicate initiatives, and track results from one simple platform.

Better habits and better outcomes, at a lower cost

Wellhub is designed to engage previously inactive employees—2 out of 3 users didn’t have a gym membership before joining. You pay less, your team gets more, and they build habits that drive real results.

WELLHUB VS REIMBURSEMENT

See what your employees actually experience

With Reimbursement

Claire's company offers $50/month to spend on wellness¹

  • Searches on her own for a gym or wellness activity

  • Pays full price upfront at standard rates

  • Collects receipts and submits monthly reports to HR

  • Waits days (sometimes weeks) for reimbursement to hit her account

  • To switch activities, may need to pay cancellation fees and reapply for reimbursement

  • Often ends up spending the money on gear or snacks, instead of what it should be spent on

With Wellhub

Claire's company joins Wellhub

  • She picks 1 of 10 flexible plans, including a free digital option

  • Saves up to 50% vs. one membership at the same gyms²

  • Explores a network of 18,000+ gyms, studios, and apps

  • Everything is managed in-app, with no paperwork or delays

  • Tries new gyms and studios, anywhere, at no extra cost

  • Receives nudges to stay on track with her wellbeing

The image shows the employee experience with Wellhub: a seamless, app-based journey with access to gyms, studios, and wellness apps.

MAXIMIZE YOUR IMPACT

With Wellhub+ you achieve more while spending less

Reimbursement programs can be costly and complex. Wellhub+ lets you cover part or all of a plan for each employee, helping you get more out of every dollar—for your company and your team.

Bar chart comparing monthly cost per employee: reimbursement at $50 versus Wellhub at $35, showcasing how Wellhub offers broader access to wellness options at a lower cost.

What you get

With Reimbursement

  • Employees can cover just one gym membership, paying full retail price¹

  • Benefits team spends hours managing claims and receipts

  • Leadership has no visibility into usage or impact

With Wellhub+

  • Employees get free access to 3,500+ gyms, studios & apps on Starter+ plan

  • Benefits team manages everything in one platform, 10–20 min/month

  • Leadership gets data, nudges & tools to boost ROI

Don't let your benefits go unused, or misused

Reimbursement programs often leave room for spending on items with little measurable impact on wellbeing.Below are real quotes from online forums.

Testimonial 1: "I bought [kitchen appliances]. Also used mine for fun vacation items”
Testimonial 2: "We used to buy [smart watches] for Christmas”
Testimonial 3: "You didn’t need to submit a receipt [...] we all just started buying shoes"
Testimonial 4: "I'd probably buy equipment, get reimbursed, and then sell it [online]"
Testimonial 5: "Buy something [online] then return it and keep the cash?"
Testimonial 6: "Use it on something you already pay for and then pocket the money."

True wellbeing engagement. And it keeps growing.

With Wellhub, you know exactly where your wellness dollars are going. Instead of low participation, you get a program that keeps employees engaged long after launch.

61%

of employees had no gym membership before Wellhub⁴

2x

more check-ins by combining digital and 
in-person activities⁵

3x

higher engagement than traditional wellness programs⁶

Loved by employees at
Unilever
Aflac
Activision Blizzard
brookfield

HR teams trust (and love) Wellhub

How SoFi boosted wellness engagement with Wellhub

With employees across 24 locations, SoFi needed a wellbeing solution that was easy to manage and accessible nationwide. Wellhub delivered thousands of in-person and digital options—boosting enrollment in their wellness program by 2.5x in the first year.⁷

“Our program has been running so much smoother since we moved to Wellhub. It breeds loyalty not just to Wellhub, but also to SoFi.”— Debbie W., Director of Benefits, SoFi

Loved by our community

Our employee community is highly active and engaged—making the most of our wellness network to work out, meditate, eat well, sleep better, and more!

Happy Employee

Troy D., Wellhub Member

"Wellhub has changed the game! Making some of the gyms that had outrageous fees affordable makes getting into the right gym a breeze! Couldn't be happier with Wellhub not to mention the gains!

Happy Employee

Peter S., Wellhub Member

“Wellhub allowed me to build and maintain training at least two days per week with a local trainer. The additional apps have helped me work on creating healthy sleep habits.”

Happy Employee

Maria C., Wellhub Member

"Wellhub is a huge help in our contemporary life!!! For those who travel constantly and don't want to lose their self-care process, it is the best service app ever created, and with excellent support!"

Ok, but I still have some questions…

In theory, yes. But in practice, one gym membership can eat up the entire allowance. There’s little room to try new things or switch locations. Wellhub gives employees access to thousands of gyms, studios, and wellness apps, all under flexible, all-inclusive plans. That means better ROI for your company, stronger wellbeing outcomes for your team, and fewer barriers for employees to discover and stick with what works for them, without cancellation fees or added costs.


Not at all. You can implement Wellhub with a much smaller investment than what most companies spend on reimbursement. Even with Wellhub+, where your employees get access to free plans, it's often the more cost-effective option. You deliver broader access and better results at a lower total investment. Thanks to our scale, you get discounted rates on plans, and employees enjoy multiple gyms and wellness apps for less than the price of one.


You don’t need to remove it right away. Many of our clients start by offering both programs in parallel. That way, you can track adoption and engagement. Most of the time, employees naturally migrate to Wellhub, making the transition smooth and well-received.


Yes! Wellhub supports organizations across every major industry and region, from tech and finance to healthcare, manufacturing, consulting, and retail. No matter your sector, we help companies drive engagement, improve retention, and build a healthier, more productive workforce.


Definitely not! Our platform is plug-and-play and you’ll also have a dedicated team to support you throughout implementation, launch, and ongoing management.


Absolutely! Wellhub is designed for companies with employees spread across multiple cities or states. We offer thousands of in-person and digital options nationwide, so every employee—no matter where they are—can find and enjoy wellbeing activities close to home.


Investing in employee wellbeing isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a smart business decision. HR leaders report that wellness programs lead to lower healthcare costs, higher productivity, and reduced turnover. Wellhub helps you turn wellbeing into a strategic advantage, and we’ll work with you to build a business case tailored to your company’s goals.


We get it, and that’s exactly why Wellhub is different. We offer thousands of options in fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, sleep, and more, so every employee can find what works for them. Over 60% of our U.S. users didn’t have a fitness membership before joining, proving we help spark new habits, not just support existing ones. With Wellhub, employees access multiple wellbeing partners for less than the price of one, making it easier to build healthier habits in whatever way they need.


No, it’s included in your package. Your team gets access to our engagement experts from day one, including launch campaigns and proven strategies to boost participation among both active and inactive employees. Our team has supported engagement for more than 26,000 companies and 20 million employees. We combine our best practices with your organizational knowledge to deliver meaningful results.


Employees can invite up to three family members to join the platform, including spouses/partners, children, and parents. They get access to all plans at the same price—no extra charges. Your employee doesn’t need to be on a paid plan for their dependents to sign up and use Wellhub.


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