If your employer offers an extended health or wellness benefits account, your Brodie League expenses could be covered under the right plan. This means you could get the NBA experience for FREE!
Who’s Eligible?
For your Brodie League registration to be eligible for reimbursement, the type of benefits account matters. Here’s a quick rundown:
Manulife:
Your registration fees are eligible if your benefits include a supplemental wellness/lifestyle benefit account (note: standard HCSA won’t qualify).Sun Life:
Your registration fees are eligible if your benefits include a Personal Spending Account (PSA) rather than the standard HSA.Canada Life:
Your registration fees are eligible if your benefits include a wellness or lifestyle spending account or healthy living account in addition to (or instead of) the standard HCSA.
Blue Cross (Alberta):
Your registration fees are eligible if your benefits include a wellness/lifestyle account—not the traditional HSA.
How to Check and Claim
Before you sign up for the season, here’s a quick guide to ensure you can take advantage of this perk:
Go to your company's HR and ask if there's an extended health benefit or spending account for employees to spend on health related products.
If they say yes, ask if the Brodie League can be covered, in most cases it should be a yes.
Ask how much you can spend with your benefits.
Ask how to submit invoices to the insurance to get reimbursed.
Finally purchase a Brodie season and send the invoice to your companies insurance portal and get reimbursed.
Why It Matters
At Brodie League, we’re all about making the game accessible, fun, and rewarding. Now, with the potential for extended health benefits to cover your registration fees, you can invest in your health, your skills, and your community—all at once.
So, what are you waiting for? Check with your employer today, and if you’re eligible, get ready to lace up and hit the court knowing that playing the game you love might be a little easier on your wallet.
Important:
If your employer’s benefits package is structured solely with a traditional Health Spending (or Health Care Spending) Account, then the recreational expenses for Brodie League might not be eligible for reimbursement. Always check the specifics of your plan!
Disclaimer:
The information provided here is for general informational purposes only. Eligibility for reimbursement is determined solely by your employer’s benefits plan and/or your health insurance provider. Brodie League is not responsible for reimbursement decisions. Always consult your benefits representative before registering.