Original Medicare does not cover gym memberships but Medicare Advantage and some Medicare Supplement plans can offer that benefit to you. (Source: https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/gym-memberships-fitness-programs)

At Georgia Health Insurance we offer Medicare Advantage and Supplement plans through Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Humana, WellCare, and United HealthCare-AARP. These carriers offer gym memberships and fitness programs. There are two main memberships extended to Medicare clients at no cost and those are Silver Sneakers and Renew Active.

SilverSneakers

If you have Silver Sneakers(https://tools.silversneakers.com/) as a benefit from your Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement plan you have access to all the Silver Sneaker classes and perks at no additional cost to you. Just check your eligibility and you can take online classes from home or visit a nearby select gym in-person.

Enjoy In-Person Classes, Live Online Classes, and On-Demand Classes!

Silver Sneakers’ classes vary in skill level as “Beginner, Intermediate, and Advance” and can be traditional or unique. Classes can be walking, line dancing, pilates, core strengthening, Zumba, meditation, even TaiChi and many more! You will have a great variety to choose from as you search for a class that fits your mobility status. Group fitness classes are also offered through SilverSneakers FLEX.

In-Person Classes

SilverSneakers is here to help you on your fitness journey with local instructors at gyms, community centers, parks, and more. Enjoy being active and connecting with others with these in-person classes. Some facilities offer amenities free to you such as strength training equipment, saunas, pools and tennis courts. Just call the location you choose to find out what’s available to you. With your 16-digit ID number you can enter any of the thousands of SilverSneakers locations nationwide. To see the offered local community classes use this link: https://tools.silversneakers.com/Community and to find an in-person class near you click the following link: https://tools.silversneakers.com/LocationSearch. It may help to enter a nearby address to find all the locations near you.

Live Online Classes

If you are not near a gym or enjoy working out in the solidarity of your home SilverSneakers LIVE online classes could be the best option for you. The online classes are offered live and on-demand. These classes are led by professional instructors who cover all skill levels. You can enjoy a large variety of typical to fun interactive classes. The drawback is that these live classes are only offered at a particular time each day. So, keep an eye on the schedule offered and use the filters to find a class that works with your schedule, physical needs and fun quotas. Live classes can be found here: https://tools.silversneakers.com/Search/OnlineClasses!

On-Demand Classes

On-demand classes allow more freedom to workout wherever you are and at the time that best fits your schedule. You can choose from a library of workout and wellness videos at your convenience. These videos are designed for seniors 65 and up where you can work on your cardio, strength, balance, flexibility and mobility. Not only will you have access to workout videos at your convenience there are nutrition and wellness videos from experts seeking to help improve your health.

You can find the On-Demand classes here: https://www.silversneakers.com/learn/ondemand/!

Wellness Workshop Articles and Videos

In the blog section of the SilverSneakers you have the opportunity to view articles and videos that cover topics of mental wellness, exercise for stress relief, nutrition and the community of SilverSneakers. You can find these articles here: https://www.silversneakers.com/blog/. You can also benefit from SilverSneakers’ partnership with GetSetUp which offers classes to help you learn new skills and explore a hobby here: https://www.getsetup.io/partner/silversneakers.

SilverSneakers GO

Get the SilverSneakers GO app on your phone for your convenience. If your Medicare plan includes SilverSneakers, you also get SilverSneakers GO, the fitness app designed just for you.

With SilverSneakers GO on your iPhone or Android, you can:

  • Access exercise programs customized for your fitness level
  • Schedule and browse your outdoor activities, in-person, and online classes
  • Reach your goals with the accountability you need
  • Track your weekly and monthly progress
  • Easily locate your Member ID number
  • Find participating locations

iPhone App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/silversneakers-go/id1410437380?utm_campaign=SilverSneakersGO&utm_source=Landing%20Page%20Link

Android Google Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tivityhealth.silversneakersgo&utm_campaign=SilverSneakersGO&utm_source=Landing%20Page%20Link

You can go to SilverSneakers website to sign up and log into the portal. There you can use your 16-digit ID number to access all the online benefits of SilverSneakers Live, On-Demand and wellness workshops. SilverSneakers is here to help improve your balance, stability, stamina, and strength as you mature. Make sure to ask your carrier if Silver Sneakers is free for you or comes with a minimal cost.

Renew Active

Renew Active offers an excellent fitness program for your body and your mind exclusively for United Healthcare Medicare Advantage plans! You also have the opportunity to connect with others at your local health and wellness activities, and through the Fitbit Community for Renew Active members.

Free Gym Membership

With Renew Active you have access to free gym membership to over 22,000 gym locations, some local and many premium gyms. Many of the more luxe gyms have pools and other quality amenities for you to use freely. You can find a nearby gym location using this link: https://www.uhcrenewactive.com/location. Premium Locations typically have a visit limit to them so make sure you check via the previous link or call the facility before visitation for information. Along with the free gym membership you have the option to get a personalized one-on-one fitness plan created by a personal trainer annually, who will cater the plan to your fitness needs, and you will also have access to a wide variety of group classes. This annual personalized fitness plan comes at no additional cost!

At Home Workouts

In addition to the myriad of in-person gym locations you have the option to work out at home with skilled experts who cater exercise classes for senior. You can choose from a live-streaming online class or from a wide variety of on-demand workout videos that work with your schedule. Renew Active fitness classes cover strength training, cardio, water aerobics (where accessible), Zumba and so many more options.

Health and Wellness Classes and Events

The road to a healthy lifestyle can be lonely but with Renew Active’s Classes and Events you can connect with your local community while getting healthy. The group classes offered include yoga, Tai Chi, dancing, balance and fall prevention, bowling, hiking and much more. These events extend even to education! The event topics cover nutrition, art and crafts, technology, caregiving and more. Build a community by joining one of these local classes or events near you for free!

AARP Staying Sharp

United Healthcare is all about your full health, including your brain. Use Renew Active’s AARP Staying Sharp program to help with brain health. You’re invited to go online and take the “Cognitive Assessment“ test to see how your brain is doing currently. Then you can take the lifestyle check-ins and additional tests to help you learn about ways to promote brain health.

Enjoy articles, recipes and activities on AARP Staying Sharp. Renew Active members have exclusive access to special content such as videos, brain games and interactive challenges. Visit AARP Staying Sharp online here: https://stayingsharp.aarp.org/.

You can also take AARP Staying Sharp with you by downloading the app to your phone.

Here’s the link for iPhones: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/staying-sharp/id1583055598

Here’s the link for Android phones: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.aarp.sharp

Fitbit Community

You can join Renew Active’s Fitbit Community even if you don’t have a Fitbit device. However you are eligible for a Fitbit device at no cost to you every two plan years! Fitbit Community is an online community to connect with other health-minded individuals. As a member you’ve have exclusive access to Fitbit Premium to use thousands of workout videos to perform at home or wherever you have internet access! The Fitbit Community is a great way to share your fitness milestones and help encourage you in meeting your goals with fun, real-time challenges. Check out the Fitbit page and join using your 9-digit member ID number here: https://www.fitbit.com/global/us/store/uhc/welcome.

Silver&Fit

Cigna offers there is another fitness program called Silver&Fit for Medicare members. You can find other participating Medicare plans here: https://www.silverandfit.com/health-plans.

The Well-Being Club

Get connected to a community that offers fun virtual and in-person events to encourage health and togetherness to members of the Well-Being Club. You can find others who share your same enthusiasm for health and activities while learning new skills led by expert fitness instructors. These classes focus on nutrition, healthy aging, brain health and weight management. If you’re more comfortable at home you can join the group online for live workouts, virtual tours, game days and workshops. Learn more here: https://www.silverandfit.com/well-being-club.

Fit At Home

A special perk of Silver&Fit is their free to the public weekday workout classes. From Monday to Friday, you can join a 30-minute class using Facebook Live or YouTube. Click here to view the schedule: https://www.silverandfit.com/workouts#.

Silver&Fit members have exclusive access to 14-day workout plans catered to their needs after answering a questionnaire. These safe plans are offered at 3 different levels: beginner, intermediate, or advanced. Members also have access to a variety of on-demand workout videos such as strength, cardio, dance, cycling, meditation and many others.

While working out at home or on the go Silver&Fit members can use a Home Kit. Members choose 1 kit per benefit year. These kits can be Fitness trackers, swim kit, pilates kit, walking/trekking kit, or others. Check out the available kits here: https://www.silverandfit.com/home-kits.

The Silver&Fit Blog

You can also read their blog which covers the topics of Healthy Aging, Fitness, Nutrition, and Lifestyle for free whether or not you’re a member. Find it here: https://blog.silverandfit.com/.

How Does It Work

You can check out the free YouTube and FaceBook Live classes with the follow links.

You can find the free Silver&Fit YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/user/silverandfit

Use this link to see the free Silver&Fit Facebook Live videos here: https://www.facebook.com/SilverandFit/

If you like the classes, you can continue to use them and check out if your Medicare carrier offers Silver&Fit here: https://www.silverandfit.com/health-plans. Once you find your carrier on the list sign up with Silver&Fit and get to moving with at home or at a participating fitness center.

What To Do Now

Whether you have SilverSneakers, Renew Active, or Silver&Fit you have the free and sometimes severely discounted memberships available to you. Take advantage of the opportunity and take control of your health. Please consult your doctor prior to beginning an exercise program or changing your health routine. The information provided through these services is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for the advice of a doctor.

Please contact Georgia Health Insurance if you have or want Medicare and speak to Daniel Potter to see if you qualify for any of the fitness programs mentioned above. You can call us at 770-452-9335 or email Daniel at daniel@ga-health-insurance.com.

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