Silver&Fit is a fitness and education program designed specifically for Medicare
beneficiaries. There are no copays, coinsurance, or deductibles for the Silver&Fit programs.
As an eligible member, you may choose from the two options listed below:
| Services Provided |
Fitness Club Program |
Home Learning Program |
| Membership at a local participating fitness club |
x
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| Access to cardiovascular and resistance training equipment |
x
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| Access to fitness club amenities such as saunas, pools, and whirlpools (where available)* |
x
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| Fitness club exercise classes (if offered as part of fitness club membership)* |
x
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| The Silver Slate, a quarterly newsletter for Silver&Fit members |
x
|
x
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| Access to Silver&Fit Web site |
x
|
x
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| Toll-free telephone assistance (with TTY/TDD option) |
x
|
x
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| Home exercise kit (home exercise tools and DVD) |
|
x
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| Walking kit (pedometer and instruction booklet) |
|
x
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| Healthy aging education kits (internet or DVD with worksheets) |
|
x
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| *Any nonstandard fitness club services that typically require an additional fee are not included. |
Silver&Fit Fitness Club Membership
Your Silver&Fit membership entitles you to take advantage of all of the services and amenities included with your fitness club membership, including access to cardiovascular equipment; free weights or resistance training equipment; exercise classes offered by the fitness club; and, where available, saunas, steamrooms, and whirlpools.*
Silver&Fit@Home
Silver&Fit@Home offers you the chance to participate in the same fitness and healthy aging classes provided in the fitness club, in the comfort of your own home, on the Internet or on DVD. When you join, you may choose to receive a Walking Kit, which includes a pedometer and walking program instructions, and/or an Exercise Kit, which includes two exercise classes on DVD, an exercise cord, and handheld weights. These kits are sent separately at different times. You may also obtain a password to access the healthy aging classes on www.SilverandFit.com. If you do not have access to the Internet, the healthy aging classes may be requested on DVD, a selection of which will be sent quarterly.
The Silver Slate
As a Silver&Fit member, you may elect to receive a quarterly newsletter with useful information about health and wellness.
Getting Started
1. Consult your physician before you begin Silver&Fit or any physical fitness program.
2. Visit www.SilverandFit.com and follow the instructions to participate. Or, call Silver&Fit toll-free at 1-877-427-4788 (TTY/TDD 1-877-710-2746), Monday–Friday, 5 a.m.–6 p.m. Pacific time. Your Silver&Fit representative will describe the program and will be able to answer any questions you may have about the program.
3. After you enroll in the Silver&Fit Program, you may be required by the fitness club you chose to sign a membership agreement, even if you currently have a membership agreement or you previously participated in a fitness program offered through your Medicare plan. Your fitness club will provide further instructions.
*Any nonstandard fitness club services that typically require an additional fee are not included.