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MSB Employee Benefit: Employee Wellness Program

At the Borough, we believe that supporting your health and well-being is just as important as the work you do. Our Employee Wellness program is designed to help you feel your best, physically, mentally, and emotionally through a mix of resources, activities, and programs tailored to fit your lifestyle. From fitness challenges and nutrition tips to mindfulness sessions and wellness education, we’re here to make healthy choices easier and more rewarding every day.

What do I qualify for?

Trail Pass Program: All full time and part time employees can sign up for one free Matanuska-Susitna Borough trail pass per year.

Grizzly Family Fitness Membership: Full time employees also have the option to enroll in a Grizzly Family Fitness membership. This is considered a fringe benefit with the IRS meaning you pay taxes on the cost of the membership.

Check out the Grizzly gym here.

1.00 A table comparing benefits for two groups: “Full Time Employees” and “1000 hour Employees & On Call First Responders.” Both groups receive check marks for Free MSB Trail Pass, Monthly Wellness Challenges, Free Yoga Classes, and Free Lunch & Learn Sessions. For “Grizzly Family Fitness Membership,” Full Time Employees receive a check mark, while 1000 hour Employees & On Call First Responders have a red X, indicating they are not eligible.

How do I sign up?

Trail Pass Program: Click the Trail Pass Sign Up button in the top right corner of this page. Enter your information and the community development department will interoffice mail you your pass!

Grizzly Family Fitness Membership: Walk in or call Grizzly, let them know you're a borough employee, give them your name and they will walk you through signing up!

Unfortunately, we cannot offer the Grizzly Family Fitness membership to 1000 hour or On Call First Responders at this time. Because 1,000 hour and on call employees may not work consistent schedules month to month, it can be difficult to accurately apply and report taxable benefits which must be tracked and taxed in real time throughout the year.