Toàn quốc: What Is The Silversneakers Program And Does Medicare Cover It?

SilverSneakers® is the nation’s leading lifestyle and fitness program designed for the 65+ post-retirement crowd. It provides access to health and fitness resources in the gym and online, including gym amenities and group exercise classes1 at thousands of locations2 nationwide, and live and on-demand virtual classes online. The program also offers in-person classes at local parks, community centers and senior centers. Many Medicare Advantage plans (Part C) and select Medicare Supplement plans cover SilverSneakers.

 

You’ll need more than traditional Medicare (Part A and Part B) to get access to gym membership benefits like SilverSneakers. Traditional Medicare covers preventive care, but fitness programs and gym memberships aren’t included.

If you want to potentially eliminate gym memberships from your budget, you’ll have to look into Medicare Advantage or Medigap plans. These plans are sold by private insurance companies, and they provide extra benefits beyond your standard Medicare package.

Not all Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans provide SilverSneakers benefits, though. If you already have Medicare Advantage or Medigap, you can visit the SilverSneakers website to see if you have an eligible health plan.

 

Regular physical activity is a great way to stay strong, keep your mind active, improve your mood, and build your overall health and well-being. Beyond the physical and mental health benefits, seniors who maintain an active lifestyle use health services less often and save money on health care costs.

The SilverSneakers program is a great way to reach your fitness goals and is offered with most HealthPartners Medicare plans at no extra cost to you.