Q: Why invest in a Corporate Health Plan?
A: Studies show that improved health leads to lower absenteeism, higher productivity, lower health care costs and improved morale.
Q: What is a Corporate Health Partnership?
A: By becoming a YMCA Corporate Health Partner, your company saves the joining fee (a savings of up to $175) and agrees to fully or partially subsidize the memberships of your employees. Based on the level of your partnership with the YMCA your company benefits cover a wide variety of services.
Q: How does a company sign up?
A: Contact corporatehealthpartners@ymcacharlotte.org or call (704) 716-6260 or
(704) 716-6211.
Q: Who is eligible for a Corporate Health Partnership?
A: Any company with an employee base of at least 10 employees in the greater Charlotte region qualifies to partner with us. Please email corporatehealthpartners@ymcacharlotte.org for more information.
Q: What are the monthly rates and joining fee?
A: Membership rates can be found in the rates section of our Web site. The YMCA of Greater Charlotte will waive the joining fee for all employees of a Corporate Health Partner. In addition, any employee of an organization that qualifies for our Community Health Partners program receives 50% off of their joining fee.
Q: What organizations qualify for Community Health Partners?
A: Active Clergy, Firefighters, EMS, Police, Active and Reserve Military
Q: Do you offer reduced rates?
A: Membership financial assistance is available through our YPathways program. We base our membership assistance on household income and distribute our resources according to need.
Q: What does my YMCA membership include?
A: Unlimited access to all branches in the greater Charlotte region which includes unlimited group exercise classes (i.e. yoga, Zumba, Pilates), access to on-site nurses, FitLinxx®, pools, Waterparks and discounts on numerous family and adult programs including our two resident camps - Camp Thunderbird on Lake Wylie and Camp Harrison at Herring Ridge in the mountains of Wilkes County.
Q: My company has a Corporate Health Partnership. How do I join?
A: Your first step is to contact your Human Resources representative at your company to obtain the appropriate paperwork. Once this step is complete you can visit any YMCA location to join. Make sure to bring your completed membership application with the membership insert.
Q: Can I bring guests?
A: Yes. we encourage our members to introduce their friends, family, and colleagues to the YMCA. Guests must be accompanied by a member for $10 per visit.
Q: Can I visit other YMCAs outside of the greater Charlotte region?
A: Yes. Many YMCAs across the country participate in the AWAY program which allows members from other YMCAs to visit for a limited time each month. You should call a location prior to visiting for specific policies.
Q: What if I am not sure I want to join?
A: As part of the Corporate Health Partners program we allow each employee a one week trial of our facilities. Please contact your company Human Resources representative for more information.