Which Medicare plans cover Silver Sneakers in 2024?
SilverSneakers is a fitness program that is specifically targeted to seniors in order to help them stay fit and healthy.
In participating fitness and wellness centers, gyms and YMCAs as well as online, you will find specially trained instructors to teach SilverSneakers classes. Of course, the availability of SilverSneakers classes varies by insurance plan and your location, and is subject to change, but if one is available to you, you may be able to join group exercise classes, the classic program with a variety of exercises, fitness and workout programs for cardiovascular and muscular strength, aerobics, yoga, as well as relaxation and stretching classes for stress reduction. All programs are designed to be easy-to-follow, low-impact on movement, safe, heart-healthy and gentle on the joints. Many classes offer chair support in order to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement.
How Can I Find A Medicare Plan With SilverSneakers?
If you are eligible for Medicare and would like to get the SilverSneakers benefit, look for a Medicare advantage plan that includes Silver Sneakers, and is available in your geographic area. The program is included in many, but not all Medicare advantage plans nationwide. You may use the SilverSneakers Health Plan Locator to find out which plans currently offer Silver Sneakers benefits. Perhaps you will even find out that your current Medicare advantage plan already includes it?
How can I enroll in or switch to a Medicare advantage plan with the SilverSneakers benefit?
You are able to select a Medicare advantage plan when you first become eligible and enroll in original Medicare, typically when you turn 65. You will have an ‘initial enrollment’ period for Medicare that lasts from 6 months prior to 6 months past your 65th birthday. If you miss this time period, you may be able to join a supplemental policy at a later time, but you won’t have a ‘guaranteed right’ to be accepted anymore. If you plan on adding a Medicare advantage plan at a later time, you may do so each year during the ‘Medicare Open Enrollment’ period from October 15th to December 7th. In case you missed it, you have to wait for the next ‘Open Enrollment’ to switch to a Medicare advantage plan with SilverSneakers benefits, unless a 5 star rated Medicare advantage plan is available to you. You may join 5-star-rated plans at any time during the year.
We hope that you will find your SilverSneakers plan and can join a fitness class! A regular workout will not only help you improve your agility and flexibility, by improving your fitness and overall health you may even be able to reduce the amount of drugs you are required to take and cut down your prescription medication expenses!
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