Does Medicare Cover a Gym Membership?
September 26, 2023 | Tom Peterson
Did you know that Medicare plans like Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement Plans, often offer gym memberships and fitness programs? These beneficial programs help with improving your health so that you can live a fulfilling and healthy life during the glorious golden years.
What Medicare Covers
Original Medicare does not cover fitness programs and gym memberships, but private health plans like Medicare Supplement Plans, and Medicare Advantage may offer gym memberships. The gym memberships may be part of extra coverage offered by these private health plans.
Does Your Medicare Advantage Plan Offer Extra Benefits?
SilverSneakers®
SilverSneakers® is covered under some private insurance companies and provides many health benefits for seniors. This program provides on-demand exercise videos, access to any of the more than 15,000 participating locations and FLEX classes. FLEX classes are exercise classes that are offered at other locations beside a physical gym. The FLEX classes are generally located at recreation centers, senior communities, churches, and more.
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Silver&Fit
The Silver&Fit program offers access to a multitude of fitness locations, up to two Home Fitness Kits each year, a resource library, and a great rewards program. The Home Fitness Program Kits can include yoga kits, cardio kits, walking kits and more.
Renew Active
Renew Active™ is a fitness program available to those with select UnitedHealthCare Medicare Advantage plans. The program provides online exercises and activities to improve focus by supporting brain health and a membership at a participating fitness location at no extra cost and.
OnePass
The OnePass fitness program is part of Medicare health plans provided by several insurance companies. The program offers an extensive network of over 24,000 gyms and fitness centers, allowing you to enroll in as many facilities as you desire. With live and on-demand fitness classes, you have the flexibility to choose your workout style. Additionally, with the program, you can access BrainHQ’s online activities, specifically designed to support brain speed and memory, enhancing your overall cognitive health.
These various fitness programs have a lot in common, with the ultimate goal being to help seniors stay physically active while prioritizing their mental well-being. If you are on a Medicare plan that offers one of these comprehensive fitness programs, be sure to take advantage of the benefits they provide.
Does your current plan provide fitness benefits or are you looking for a plan that does offer gym memberships and fitness benefits? Explore your plan options by contacting us for more information.
This is an updated blog post that was originally published in 2019.
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