Does Wellcare Cover SilverSneakers?
- Some Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans may cover SilverSneakers, which is a senior-focused fitness program. Learn more about SilverSneakers and the other benefits that may be available from a Wellcare Medicare Advantage plan.
Some Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plans offered by Wellcare may include SilverSneakers membership or other benefits not covered by Original Medicare (Medicare Parts A and B).
Does Wellcare Have SilverSneaker Benefits?
SilverSneakers is a health and fitness program designed specifically for older adults. In addition to a basic gym membership, the program includes several senior-focused fitness groups, clubs and activities such as:
- Yoga
- Tai Chi
- Zumba
- Dance
- Water aerobics
- Sports leagues
- Walking or running clubs
- Weight or cardio training
- Fall prevention exercises
- Brain health workouts
- Stress management
There are more than 15,000 participating gyms and fitness centers throughout the U.S. that host SilverSneakers programs, and members can enjoy access to any amenities included with a basic membership at those facilities.
Some exercise classes may even be available outside of gyms, in other areas like parks or senior centers. And if you don’t live near a SilverSneakers facility, you may still participate virtually from your own home using online videos and live online fitness classes. The SilverSneakers home workout kit includes a Fitbit fitness tracker as an included benefit.
SilverSneakers also features a mobile app to track and schedule activities and to access discounts on healthy living products.
SilverSneakers is included as a benefit in some Medicare Advantage plans, often at no added cost. You may search for a participating SilverSneakers location near you.
Wellcare is one of many insurance companies to cover SilverSneakers as an included benefit in some Medicare Advantage plans. Some insurance carriers may offer similar programs that operate under a different name but provide similar fitness benefits, such as the Silver & Fit program.
Who Covers SilverSneakers?
Some other insurance companies may also offer Medicare Advantage plans in some parts of the country that include SilverSneakers membership.
- Silver and Fit Kaiser
- Humana Silver Sneakers
- Aetna Silver Sneakers
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Silver Sneakers
- AARP Silver Sneakers
- United Healthcare Silver Sneakers
- Anthem Silver Sneakers
- Cigna Silver Sneakers
- Mutual of Omaha Silver Sneakers
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