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Employee Discounts

Boston Medical Center offers our employees discounted or special services through established vendors. Our employees are welcome to take advantage of any of the discounts/promotions we offer. For some discounts proper BMC ID (such as a badge) or BMC domain email address might be required to verify employment at BMC.

Please click to select a category to obtain information about the discounts and promotions various vendors that are currently part of our Employee Discount Program offerings.

Please send us an email: benefits@bmc.org to nominate a discount or to request removal of a discount.

Eyewear Services
Fitness Discounts
Entertainment & Tickets Discounts
Retail Discounts
Transportation Discounts
Travel Discounts
Wireless Carrier Discounts

Eyewear Services

Discounted Eyewear and Services

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care is offering BMC employees special deals with a HPHC member card. If you have your routine eye exam (at participating centers) at Cambridge Eye Doctors or Sears Optical, you’re entitled to a free pair of prescription eyeglasses on the day of your exam from a select store collection. It’s as easy as presenting your Harvard Pilgrim ID card upon arrival for your appointment. You must choose and order your free eyewear on the day of your exam. Also, other large eyewear chains are offering exclusive deals.

Laser Eye Surgery

Boston University Eye Associates offers a 10% per eye discount to BMC candidates who are interested in the LASIK procedure. For additional information please call Deborah Costa at 877.790.2020 extension 318.

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Fitness Discounts

Boston Sports Club

Boston Sports Club offers a Passport Membership to BMC employees, meaning an employee has access to 150 clubs with the exception of the Premium clubs in Waltham & Wellesley, MA.  Starting August 1st 2010, choose between a regional membership for $59/ month, or a passport membership for $65. Save on start up fees. A $20 one-time processing fee applies. Enroll now.

Greater Boston YMCA

3 complimentary set up & go sessions through Get Started.

  • No contracts, hidden fees, or penalties.
  • Unlimited access to all 13 YMCA of Greater Boston locations.
  • Visiting privileges to all other YMCA’s in Massachusetts & Rhode Island through the My Y is Every Y program (restrictions apply).
  • Free towel service & use of our relaxing Hydro Massage bed.
  • Over 200 pieces of state-of-the-art fitness equipment and cardio theatre.
  • Free 30 minute express circuit classes.
  • Free master specialty group exercise classes.
  • Indoor pool with over 80 hours a week of lap time

YMCA Questions?

Contact the Welcome Desk at 617.927.8060 or Jennifer Rago, Membership Director, at jrago@ymcaboston.org.

*If you are already member of a Greater Boston YMCA, contact Jennifer at jrago@ymcaboston.org to begin receiving a discount. The more people that join, the greater the discount!

HPHC Fitness Reimbursement

If you are taking advantage of Harvard Pilgrim's Fitness Reimbursement program, it's now faster and easier for you to receive up to $150 in reimbursement through your HPHConnect account. By applying for reimbursement online, there's no need to buy stamps or to mail anything, and you'll reduce your processing turnaround time to just two weeks. Access your HPHC Connect account and the online fitness reimbursement form. Then, just fill out the online form and you are done. Your reimbursement will arrive in the mail in about two weeks.  **The Harvard Pilgrim website has FAQ's about this program. Also, make sure you qualify for the program by reading the rules and regulations online.

HealthWorks Fitness for Women

Boston Medical Center and Healthworks Fitness Centers for Women is proud to announce their new Corporate Discount program. Now you can get fit for less! Healthworks is Boston’s premier group of women-only fitness centers.  With five Clubs offering over 100 group exercise classes weekly, world-class personal trainers, state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment, and a luxurious locker room with day spa, Healthworks has every thing you need to reach your fitness and wellness goals.  Please visit the healthworks website for additional detail. Boston Medical Center employees receive a discounted initiation fee, $6 off prevailing monthly rates, and two complimentary personal training sessions when you join.

The discount extends to spouses and domestic partners of all employees. Contact Nicki Barton  for a complimentary guest pass or for additional information. Already a member? Simply stop at the front desk and let them know you are know a BMC Corporate partner and start benefiting from the discount today.

Fitness Together

Fitness together, a personal fitness training organization, is offering a 15% discount on all training programs at their Cambridge location with BMC identification. Fitness Together creates customized fitness programs and train their clients one-on-one in private rooms that are fully equipped for strength training, cardio conditioning, and nutritional counseling.

In addition, FT is offering a special 12-week body transformation program for employees. It consists of 36 private training sessions and ongoing nutritional advice designed to "put you in the best shape of your life!" Fitness together is located on 143 Hampshire St. in Cambridge, between Inman and Kendall squares. There is also another location in the North End on Hanover Street. Contact - Norman Rousseau 617-547-4244 or normanrousseau@fitnesstogether.com

Pathways to Wellness 

Pathways to Wellness, located at 1601 Washington St., is a nonprofit public health organization. It provides equal access to high quality holistic therapies including acupuncture, shiatsu, and Chinese herbal medicine. BMC employees may receive either a 25% discount or "purchase your first acupuncture treatment at regular price and get your second treatment free". For more information please visit the Pathways website. You must mention that you are a BMC employee. Call 617.859.3036 for an appointment.

South End Fitness Center

The South End Fitness Center in South Block has a 3 month membership program at the rate $120/ 3 months. South End offers BMC employees a $50 discount on a year long membership. With this special rate the cost is $310/ year.  For more information call 617.534.5822.  Visit the South End Fitness webpage.

WalkBoston

WalkBoston is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to improving walking conditions in cities and towns across Massachusetts. They promote walking for transportation, health and recreation through education and advocacy. Click to view upcoming walking events.

BMC employees receive a 10% membership discount. Please include your BMC ID number on your application. Visit www.walkboston.org or call 617.367.9255.

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Entertainment & Tickets Discounts

Boston Sports and Ski Club Membership Discount (BSSC)

Boston Sports and Ski Club is Boston’s best recreational club for active professionals. You now have access to a full-time staff dedicated to making it easy for you and your staff to get out, be adventurous, and have fun.  Use the code BMC0809 to sign up for a discounted BSSC membership. You save over $15 dollars on the membership alone, plus discounts on trips, events, socials, and outings.

Learn more about BSSC Membership and Sign up or by calling Michael Klein at 617.789.4070 x242.

Boston Blazers Lacrosse Discounted Tickets

The Boston Blazers Lacrosse team is providing discounted tickets for all home season games at the TD Bank Garden. Contact Craig at craig@blazerslacrosse.com, or by calling him at 617.904.0600 ext 121. *This is a new discount and a page where you can order tickets online will be up soon.

Dell Computers

Employees and volunteers receive a 2% to 12% discount on computer purchases through this program. Visit: http://www.dell.com/content/segmenter.aspx?c=us&cs=6099&l=en&s=eep&~topic=eep_login or call 800.695.8133 for more information.
View current monthly promotion.
BMC Member ID is HS31696134.

Movie Passes

Discounted movie passes are available at the Newton Pavilion Cashier's Window between 8am to 4pm (2nd floor beside the elevators), Phone: 617.638.6948.

TD Banknorth Garden

TD Banknorth Garden is offering BMC employees group discounts on all family shows including hockey tickets to the Boston Bruins. Normally group discounts are given to parties of 15 or more. However, with this offer employees will receive the same discount even if only one ticket is purchased. Additionally, BMC staff are able to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general public. Make reservations and enter the promo code bmc offers (lower case). Employees can also call Nick Camara at 617.624.1891 for any ticket requests.

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Retail Discounts

1-800-FLOWERS.COM

1.800.FLOWERS.COM is proud to partner with BMC to give all employees a 15% discount on the freshest flowers, tastiest treats, and gifts for any occasion. Use promotion code: BOSTONMC, to place an order, all you have to do is call 1.800.FLOWERS.COM (1.800.755.7474) or visit them online: http://www.1800flowers.com/ - at check out enter promo code BOSTONMC. If you have questions contact Claudia Dixon, 1.800.FLOWERS manager, at 516.237.7838, by email. (claudiad@1800flowers.com)

BJ's Wholesale Club

Receive a discount off the regular annual membership fee and get an additional month free (15 months total). Also you will receive a free second household membership card. This offer is only available bi-annually at BMC when a representative is on campus. It is not available online, or at any BJ's Club locations. The dates are announced through Corporate Communications.

Brooks Brothers

Enroll for your Brooks Brothers Corporate Membership Card and Save 15% on regular and everyday value priced merchandise at Brooks Brothers U.S. branded stores nationwide, by phone or online at http://www.brooksbrothers.com/. Enroll online at Membership.BrooksBrothers.com (do not type in http:// or www. in front of the website address). Enter your Organization ID# 91101 and your Pin Code# 56215.

Costco Wholesale

Costco Wholesale visits BMC cafeterias annually. They offer discount packages on membership fees, which vary by season and year. These special discounts can only be offered on campus: it is not available online or at any Costco Wholesale club locations. You can find out when Costco is on campus through Corporate Communication emails, and the Event Calendar on the BMC Homepage.

Exotic Flowers

Exotic Flowers, Boston's Premier Florist, is proud to offer a 10% discount to all BMC employees. This discount is available online, in person, and by phone. Phone customers can call 617.247.2000 and mention "a discount for BMC employees." Online customers can click (http://www.exoticflowers.com/) and enter the promo code "BMC" and automatically get 10%. In store, BMC employees can show their employee ID badge and get 10% off in either the Roslindale or Quincy Market location. Contact Rick@exoticflowers.com, or call 617.247.2000 for any questions.

Finesse Florist

Employees of Boston Medical Center receive a 10% discount on all products and are offered exclusive daily specials. Finesse Florist is located at 221 Washington St, Brookline, MA. Click to view what Finesse has to offer or call 617.566.5683 and identify yourself as a BMC employee.

Jos. A. Banks

Employees of Boston Medical Center can save 20% off all regular prices EVERYDAY with the JoS. A. Bank Corporate Discount Card. Sale items are excluded from the discount, however, you are always guaranteed the best price we have.  The discount is valid for in-store, catalog and Internet orders. The Corporate Card is NOT a credit card. To receive your FREE Corporate Card, simply visit the JoS. A. Bank store nearest you and request the Corporate Card, or call 800.285.2265.  Please mention the Boston Medical Center Corporate Program Company number, 62217, when applying. For more information call Mindy Rutters at 800.827.3921, or e-mail corporatecard@jos-a-bank.com.

The Popcorn Factory

For more than 30 years, The Popcorn Factory has been the "popcorn authority" with our impressive collection of crowd-pleasing gifts and great-tasting snacks. Contact Sara Howard at 847.522.8206 or 888.475.2676 to order your gifts and receive a 15% merchandise discount, or email showard@ThePopcornFactory.com and mention promo code "Boston.”

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Transportation Discounts

Discounted Auto Insurance

Arbella Mutual Insurance provides BMC employees discounted Auto Insurance. Our assigned broker is Nally Insurance. On-site visits are on the Newton Campus the 1st Wednesday of each month and the Menino Campus the 3nd Wednesday of each month.  You may also fax your current policy with your phone number to 617.489.6247. Put “BMC Employee Discount” in the subject line. You will be called back with your discounted rates. If you have any questions please contact Stephen J. Nally,  Nally Insurance Inc. 24 Trapelo Rd., Belmont, MA 02478. Call: 617.489.6194 Fax: 617.489.6247 or Email: steve@nallyinsurance.com

Enterprise Rent-a-Car

For your benefit Boston Medical Center has entered into an agreement with Enterprise Rent-A-Car.       

All employees will receive the following benefits when renting from Enterprise: Discounted rates and corporate benefits - Free pick up or delivery available - No black out dates - No surcharge for drivers between the ages of 21 and 25 - No additional driver fee.

The closest Enterprise office to the Boston Medical Center location is at 17 Melnea Cass Boulevard in Boston, 617.442.7500.  For other locations, and to make reservations, please call 1.800.593.0505 and mention account number 10ER490. Your discount is valid at all Enterprise Rent-A-Car branches in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Make rental car reservations online now with BMC discount.

MBTA

Discounted MBTA Passes are available through payroll deductions. The 30% MBTA discount is increasing to 32% in October 2008.* Call the BU Office of Transportation at 617.638.4915 for more information. Or, visit the TranSComm website on campus, go to: http://internal.bmc.org/transcomm/

  • Represented employees please refer to your union contract

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Travel Discounts

Courtyard by Marriott

The Courtyard by Marriott in South Boston is located adjacent to South Bay shopping center and only one mile from Boston Medical Center. Complimentary parking is available as well as a shuttle service to Boston Medical Center on the hour every hour. Additional amenities include full service breakfast, a 24-hour market for sandwiches, salads and drinks, and free Internet in all guest rooms and lobby areas. As a Boston Medical Center employee, patient or visiting colleague you are entitled to a $169 per night corporate rate throughout the year. However, there is a limit of 5 rooms per night allotted at this special rate. To make reservations call 617.436.8200 and mention Boston Medical Center to receive the corporate discount.

Make Reservations here or contact Stephanie Durso 617-506-6854

Enterprise Rent-a-Car

For your benefit Boston Medical Center has entered into an  agreement with Enterprise Rent-A-Car. All employees will receive the following benefits when renting from Enterprise: - Discounted rates and corporate benefits.  Free pick up or delivery available- No black out dates- No surcharge for drivers between the ages of 21 and 25 - No additional driver fee The closest Enterprise office to the Boston Medical Center location is at 17 Melnea Cass Boulevard in Boston, 617.442.7500.  For other locations, and to make reservations, please call 1.800.593.0505 and mention account number 10ER490. Your discount is valid at all Enterprise Rent-A-Car branches in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Click here to make reservations online with BMC discount.

Garber Travel

Garber travel is offering employees discounted vacation travel deals. These vacation values are among the least expensive in the competitive marketplace of today. The Vacation Values program offers real cash discounts, plus other prestigious gifts from their travel partners. Click to receive your discounted travel deals here.
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Best Western Roundhouse Suites

Best Western Roundhouse Suites located in the South End provides employees with a discounted rate for any personal stays. In order to obtain the discount contact Juzar via email and mention that you are BMC employee. When you check in, you will have to show BMC identification.

TNT Vacations

TNT Vacations has partnered with Boston Medical Center to create a community-driven program to benefit the hospital. The goal is to raise 2.5 million dollars for the Boston Medical Center Cancer Care Program by donating a portion of every trip booked until the goal is reached. In addition to the donation from each vacation that is booked, TNT Vacations is also offering BMC employees a 5% discount off any vacation package that TNT sells (monthly specials are restricted), and exclusive monthly specials, that are discounted up to 40% off hotels and resorts throughout the Caribbean and Mexico. Click to book vacations use promo code "BMC". Please note that monthly specials can only be booked by calling 1.800.282.0276 ext 3

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