SilverSneakers^® Fitness Program

Keystone 65 Preferred HMO, Keystone 65 Select HMO, and Personal Choice 65^SM PPO members are eligible for the SilverSneakers Fitness Program, designed exclusively for Medicare individuals. Membership in SilverSneakers is offered at no additional cost to members beyond their monthly premium.

How does SilverSneakers work?

• Enroll at a participating fitness facility and receive a basic membership. This includes access to amenities, if available, such as treadmills, weights, heated pools, and fitness classes.*
• Take advantage of signature SilverSneakers classes offered at the participating fitness center locations. Classes are designed to provide a non-intimidating environment where members can meet new people who share similar health goals.
• Go as often as you like. There are no maximum or minimum visitation requirements.

What makes SilverSneakers unique for Medicare Advantage members?

• Signature SilverSneakers classes are designed exclusively for Medicare Advantage members to improve their strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance and are taught by nationally certified instructors.
• Classes are easy on joints and utilize elastic bands, balls, and weights to increase muscle strength and coordination.
• As your fitness level progresses, you may be able to take advantage of additional SilverSneakers options, such as YogaStretch, SilverSplash, and Cardio Fit available at selected participating fitness center locations.
• There are opportunities to participate in a variety of fitness-oriented social activities.

How do I begin?

It’s easy to become a SilverSneakers Fitness Program member.

• Choose a convenient location. Visit www.silversneakers.com to view a list of participating fitness centers by state.
• Go to the location you’ve chosen, present your ID card at the front desk, and ask to join SilverSneakers. (If you would like to schedule an orientation with the SilverSneakers Program Advisor, please call in advance.)
• Tour the location to see all the amenities you’ll enjoy as a SilverSneakers member. Feel free to ask questions during the tour.

Enjoy fitness, fun, and friends with SilverSneakers. Get started today!

Important information about links to other sites.

*Class offerings, services, and amenities vary by location.

You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium.

The Medicare Contract is renewed annually, and the availability of coverage beyond the end of the current year is not guaranteed.

The benefit information provided herein is a brief summary, not a comprehensive description of benefits. For more information contact the plan. Benefits, formulary, pharmacy network, premium and/or copayments/coinsurance may change January 1, 2013. Members may enroll in the plan during specific times of the year. Contact the plan for more information. Please reference the Evidence of Coverage for information on premiums, cost-sharing, out-of-network coverage, rights and responsibilities upon disenrollment and any applicable conditions associated with using the plan benefits, as well as limitations, copayments, and restrictions. Members must use network pharmacies to access their prescription drug benefit, except under non-routine circumstances, and quantity limitations and restrictions may apply.

You may be able to get Extra Help to pay for your prescription drug premiums and costs. To see if you qualify for extra help, call:

• 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048, 24 hours a day/7 days a week;
• The Social Security Office at 1-800-772-1213 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. TTY users should call, 1-800-325-0778; or
• Your State Medicaid Office.

People with limited incomes may qualify for Extra Help to pay for their prescription drug costs. If you qualify, Medicare could pay for up to seventy-five (75) percent or more of your drug costs including monthly prescription drug premiums, annual deductibles, and co-insurance. Additionally, those who qualify will not be subject to the coverage gap or a late enrollment penalty. Many people are eligible for these savings and don’t even know it. For more information about this Extra Help, contact your local Social Security office or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.

Medicare beneficiaries may enroll in Keystone 65 HMO, Personal Choice 65 PPO, or Select Option PDP through the CMS Medicare Online Enrollment Center located at www.medicare.gov.

You must use plan providers except in emergency or urgent care situations or for out-of-area renal dialysis or other services. You must use plan providers except in emergency or urgent care situations or for out-of-area renal dialysis or other services. If you obtain routine care from out-of-network providers neither Medicare nor Keystone 65 HMO or Personal Choice 65 PPO will be responsible for the costs.

Please contact Keystone 65 HMO or Personal Choice 65 PPO Customer Service for more information.

Website last updated: 3/6/12
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