Surprising Perks Of Your Medicare Plan (NAPS)—With more than 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 each day, the numberof peopleeligible for Medicare is growing rapidly. Medicare Open Enrollmentstarts Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7, a time when millions of people are evaluating their health plan options to ensure their coverage meetstheir retirementlifestyle. When looking at Medicare plans, people check to make sure their physician is included in the plan’s network andprescriptionsare covered, butit’s important to see which unique benefits and perksa plan offers to take full advantage of the program. ‘There is much more than standard health care available. Medicare plans can offer benefits including a free gym or fitness facility membership through programs such as SilverSneakers, the nation’s leading community fitness program designed specifically for older Americans. Exercise is key to helping people live their best lives as they age, maximizing their health and well-being to maintain an active lifestyle. No matter a person's goal— from running a marathon for the first time to keeping up with grandkids— SilverSneakers members enjoy the many benefits of the program,including: Membership to more than 14,000 fit- nesslocations: SilverSneakers members have unrestricted access and unlimited visits to every fitness and wellnessfacility in the national network, including each location’s basic amenities, such as weights, treadmills, pools and more. Specialized fitness classes: Silver- Sneakers offers a variety of classes in partnering locations that are designed to accommodate all fitness levels and Whenconsidering Medicare plans, many people look for those that cover fitness membership. interests. Led by certified SilverSneakers fitness instructors, classes range from SilverSneakers Classic and Splash, to SilverSneakers BOOM?, a fast-paced, higher-intensity class designed for baby boomers andactive olderadults. Friendship and community: So much more than an exercise program, Silver- Sneakers helps foster new friendships with a welcoming and supportive member community that becomes oneofclose friends. Quality of life: The program changes lives by engaging participants in physical activity to help them do more of what they love. In fact, 91 percent of members say SilverSneakers has improvedtheir quality oflife. More than 14.5 million people are eligible for this program offered at no additional charge through the nation’s leading Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and group retiree plans. You can check your Medicare plan to see if you are eligible for the program and claim your free fitness membership at www.silversneakers.com.
