Does Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Cover SilverSneakers?
- Some Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Advantage plans can cover SilverSneakers membership as an extra benefit. Learn more about the SilverSneakers fitness program and the health and wellness benefits it can include.
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is part of the Anthem family of brands and the Blue group of affiliate companies that offer insurance plans under several different company names throughout the U.S. Some Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plans may offer a SilverSneakers membership as an added benefit.
Though plan availability and benefits may vary, Medicare Advantage plans can cover things Original Medicare (Medicare Parts A and B) doesn't cover, such as things like SilverSneakers, dental, hearing, vision or prescription drugs.
What Is SilverSneakers?
SilverSneakers is a health and fitness program designed specifically for senior adults. There are more than 15,000 gyms and fitness centers around the U.S. that participate in the SilverSneakers program.
What Does SilverSneakers Cover?
A SilverSneakers membership includes a basic gym membership at a fitness center near where you live, and members are granted access to any amenities that are included with a basic membership of the facility. Amenities will of course vary by location and could include access to things like swimming pools, saunas, sports courts, walking tracks, workout rooms and more.
Most gyms and fitness centers that participate in SilverSneakers also include exercise classes and wellness clubs specifically for seniors. These might include yoga, Tai Chi, walking or running clubs, sports leagues, weight and cardio training and more.
Some of the classes may be held at other locations such as parks or senior centers. Those who do not live near a SilverSneakers location may still participate at home using a series of SilverSneakers online exercise videos and live workout classes.
How Do You Enroll in SilverSneakers?
If you enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan that includes SilverSneakers as a benefit, you simply then have to register with SilverSneakers on the SilverSneakers website to receive your ID card and membership number that will grant you access to SilverSneakers locations and programs.
Is there a SilverSneakers Age Requirement?
No, there is no age requirement to be part of SilverSneakers.
Is Silver&Fit the Same as SilverSneakers?
SilverSneakers is a widely used fitness program included in many Medicare insurance plans, but it’s not the only one.
Silver&Fit is a program like SilverSneakers that is included in Medicare plans by some carriers. While the programs are sure to have their subtle differences, they are very similar in what they offer.
Who Covers SilverSneakers?
- Wellcare Silver Sneakers
- Kaiser Permanente Silver Sneakers
- Humana Silver Sneakers
- Aetna Silver Sneakers
- AARP Silver Sneakers
- United Healthcare Silver Sneakers
- Anthem Silver Sneakers
- Cigna Gym Memberships
- Mutual of Omaha Silver Sneakers
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