Is Silver Sneakers Covered?

October 30, 2013 by Beth KM Fitness Conversations

The Silver Sneakers Fitness Program is offered by leading Medicare health plans and Medicare Supplement carriers throughout the country (including Puerto Rico).

“If your plan does not offer Silver Sneakers, call the plan’s customer service department and ask when it will add this valuable benefit!”

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage (HMO) The link below will take you to the Site. Blue Cross

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage, a plan that offers all of the coverage of Original Medicare — plus benefits not covered by Medicare or most Medicare Supplement insurance plans, including built-in prescription drug coverage. Think of it is as an all-in-one plan.

Whether you’re new to Medicare or thinking about switching plans, here are some important things to consider before choosing Blue Cross Medicare Advantage.

Be sure you are eligible for Medicare. Your primary residence must be in Cook, DuPage, Kane or Will counties to enroll in Blue Cross Medicare Advantage.
If you’re eligible for Medicare and planning to retire, speak with your benefits administrator at work about your benefit options.
Learn how Medicare Advantage works.
Review the 2014 Blue Cross Medicare Advantage plan benefits and built-in drug coverage below.
If you’d like to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan, make sure you’re aware of enrollment periods. Members may enroll in the plan only during specific times of the year.
If you are becoming Medicare eligible and looking for coverage for the 2014 calendar year, you can enroll in a 2014 plan until 11/30/14.

AARP MedicareComplete®

Availability of the SilverSneakers program varies by plan/market.

Phone: (800) 643-4845

TTY/TDD: 711

Hours of Operation: 8 AM – 8:00 PM, local time zone, 7 days a week

Website: www.MyAARPMedicare.com

AARP® Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan

Phone: (866) 415-9975

TTY/TDD: (800) 232-7773

Hours of Operation: M-F 7am to 11pm EST, Sat 9am – 5pm EST

Website: www.GoLong.com

Coventry Total Care (HMO): A Partnership with SwedishAmerican; Advantra (PPO); Coventry Total Care (HMO): A Partnership with UnityPoint Health-Methodist

Phone: 1-866-784-4916

TTY/TDD: 711

Hours of Operation: October 1 – February 14 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Central) Seven days a week

February 15 – September 30 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Central) Monday – Friday

Website: chcillinoismedicare.com

Essence Advantage (HMO)
Essence Advantage Plus (HMO)

Phone: (866) 597-9560

TTY/TDD: (866) 597-9561

Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM 7 days a week

Website: www.essencehealthcare.com

Medicare Advantage Plans (excluding PFFS plans)

Phone: (866) 334-6876