My friend gets SilverSneakers with her plan and I don't-how are we both paying for Medicare and getting such different stuff?

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Marsha Reiniers · Accepted Answer

A Silver Sneakers gym membership may be included in some Medicare Supplement plans, and it can also be part of some Medicare Advantage plans. But that benefit is not uniformly offered by ALL plans. If this is important to you, be sure to ask if Silver Sneakers or other gym membership is offered as a benefit under the plan you are evaluating.

Answered by Marsha Reiniers on April 7, 2025

Agent Licensed in FL, GA, NC, PA, SC & VA

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Angela Ellington · Answer

Silver Sneakers is a benefit that comes with some Medicare Advantage Plans and some Medicare Supplement plan.  If your friend is enrolled in a different plan than you are, that would explain it!

Steve Houchens · Answer

The difference is in the plan itself, some plans offer it and some  don’t. In some cases plans that offer SilverSneakers may have a slightly higher premium.

Diana Garner · Answer

SilverSneakers and other fitness programs are benefits usually provided with the Medicare Advantage plans.  Even though both of you are on Medicare, there is a difference in the plans you enrolled in. 

The fitness programs are not included with Medicare Supplement plans or in Original Medicare Part A & B.  To receive that benefit, you would need to sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan with the fitness benefit included.

Mel Stevens · Answer

Most Medicare plans come with a gym membership through Silver Sneakers or through Silver and Fit and the majority of gym memberships are at $0 cost. Not all gyms are included so you will want to check with your plan provider on availability. Often times you can attend multiple gyms. For example, attend one gym for a spin or yoga class and stop by another gym to pump some iron. Double check your plan because a lot of insureds do have the benefit but are simply unaware it exits.

Answered by Mel Stevens on April 18, 2025

Broker Licensed in AZ

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Ellen Diehl · Answer

What plan does your friend have and what plan do you have? For example Anthem Medicare Supplement Plan G has Silver Sneakers. Aetna Plan G does not. Be careful that you do not switch to a dis-Advantage plan just for free stuff.

Answered by Ellen Diehl on April 5, 2025

Broker Licensed in GA

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Darko Bozic · Answer

Those memberships usually come with Medicare Advantage plans. Maybe you are on original Medicare (Part A and B) only or you might have a Medicare Supplement plan.

Hollie Hittner · Answer

All plans are not the same. Several of them do have gum membership. It’s possible you have have it , but it’s now called something else.

Jennifer Dixon · Answer

Each carrier is in titled to offer different extras in their plans. Your friend is probably on a different plan than you are. You can always call your carrier to see if you may have a fitness benefit.

Answered by Jennifer Dixon on April 14, 2025

Agent Licensed in GA & TN

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My friend gets SilverSneakers with her plan and I don't-how are we both paying for Medicare and getting such different stuff?

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