What insurance gives you Silver Sneakers?
You can only get SilverSneakers if you’re enrolled in a participating Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement plan. SilverSneakers is a private fitness program only available to people with Medicare. It’s not part of your Original Medicare coverage.
Why is AARP dropping silver sneakers?
When AARP/UHC cancelled the free Silver Sneakers program, what they did was to DISCOURAGE seniors exercising, as many seniors could no longer afford a gym membership. Without access to gym facilities, regular exercise almost always goes by the wayside.
How much money do gyms get for Silver Sneakers?
How much does SilverSneakers pay gyms? The program pays fitness centers depending on the number of times a person visits their gym. However, the reimbursements are no more than $30 per gym member every month.
Does Medicare qualify for Silver Sneakers program?
In order to be eligible for the SilverSneakers Fitness program, you must be: 65 or older, or eligible for Medicare because of a disability. Living in the U.S. Enrolled in a private Medicare plan that offers the SilverSneakers benefit.
How many gyms can you join with silver and fit?
Can I use more than one gym? Silver&Fit members must choose one fitness center for their program participation. You can switch to a new facility once per month.
What is silversilversneakers® fitness?
SilverSneakers® Fitness is the nation’s leading fitness program designed for older adults. We offer fitness benefits to more than 13 million eligible members. By partnering with us, you will foster a relationship with the fastest growing adult demographic in the nation: more than 10,000 people turn 55 each day.
Should I talk to my doctor about my SilverSneakers exercise program?
Check with the provider for details. Always talk to your doctor before starting an exercise program. SilverSneakers, the SilverSneakers shoe logo type and SilverSneakers Flex are registered trademarks of Tivity Health, Inc. © 2021 Tivity Health, Inc. All rights reserved.
How does the SilverSneakers program work?
While new members become eligible each day for SilverSneakers, the existing member base is extremely loyal. Many of them also take a wide variety of fitness classes, visit fitness locations during non-peak hours and may not have purchased gym memberships without the SilverSneakers program.
Does Medicare cover SilverSneakers?
If you have SilverSneakers included in your Medicare Advantage Plan, you get all of the location access, SilverSneakers classes, on-demand videos, and perks of membership at no additional cost. Get active, feel great! It’s never too late to start living a longer, healthier life. Take advantage of all SilverSneakers has to offer.