Does Medicare cover SilverSneakers gym memberships?

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Ann Sanfelippo · Accepted Answer

Original Medicare does not cover SilverSneakers or gym memberships. However, many Medicare Advantage plans and some Medigap plans include SilverSneakers as an extra fitness benefit at no additional cost.

If your plan includes it, you can access participating gyms, fitness classes, and online workouts using your SilverSneakers membership ID. Coverage varies by carrier and ZIP code, so you should check your specific plan benefits or use the official SilverSneakers eligibility tool.

Michael Andrews · Answer

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Roger Werking · Answer

Medicare  does not cover Silver Sneakers, but if you purchase a Medicare Advantage Plan to go with your regular Medicare, most Medicare Advantage Plans cover/ offer Silver Sneakers.

Robert Reed · Answer

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Jennifer Sigman · Answer

There are several carriers that do include the Silver Sneaker gym membership with their plans. There are also some plans that may include items to use at home if not able to get to the gym.

Jaime Valadez · Answer

Some plans do cover silver sneakers. Not all have the same benefits.  I would recommend you connect with a local broker.

Lynn Floyd · Answer

Some Medicare Advantage plans include silver sneakers but traditional medicare does not cover that.

Missy Nevin · Answer

Original Medicare does not cover Silver Sneakers. However, there are several Medicare Supplement plans and Medicare Advantage plans that do provide this benefit.

Deborah Zanelotti · Answer

Medicare does not cover Silver Sneakers memberships.  Some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans may offer that as a benefit.

Zachary Whitaker · Answer

Original Medicare does not cover SilverSneakers gym memberships.

However, many Medicare Advantage plans include SilverSneakers or a similar fitness benefit at no extra cost. Some Medicare Supplement/Medigap carriers may also offer fitness discounts or programs, but it depends on the company and state.

SilverSneakers is plan-specific, not a standard Medicare benefit.

Jennifer Kalbach · Answer

Some Medicare Advantage plans do.  Refer to your summary of benefits to get this answer or contact the agent you got the plan from and ask them or contact your carrier.

Tamela Clayton · Answer

Original Medicare by itself does not cover SilverSneakers or any gym membership. That's a perk that can be included with some Medicare Advantage plans (and sometimes certain retiree/Medigap or group plans have their own fitness benefit), but it's not a core Medicare benefit.

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John Hawk · Answer

Quick answer: not through Original Medicare — but often yes through Medicare Advantage.
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) does not include SilverSneakers, but many Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans and some Medigap plans do — at no additional cost beyond plan premiums. 
About 95% of Medicare Advantage plans include some form of fitness benefit. 
What SilverSneakers includes:
Access to roughly 14,000 locations nationwide, fitness equipment, group classes (yoga, tai chi, water aerobics, Zumba, strength & balance), plus pools, tennis courts, and walking tracks where available.

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