AARP Medicare Plan Cuts Signal Major Changes, Says UnitedHealthcare CEO

There are a number of programs that are available to you through work, AARP, medicare and other groups. It is part of your UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan. Medicare Supplement Plan G covers everything except the Part B deductible (which really isn't that expensive). West Virginia needs and wants a Silver Sneakers program. This year (2019), SilverSneakers is ending for Med Supps (not sure what MAPD is doing - I'd assume they are still Optum).

Most of Humana's Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans cover SilverSneakers at no extra cost. It offers 10% off for those aged 60 and older or those with AARP memberships. I turned 65 in April of this year and live in Ohio and I want to know if I can change my medicare supplement Plan G with Omaha Insurance to a different plan G policy that offers the Silver Sneakers.

I'm signed-up with a Silver Sneakers membership, too (with Humana) and do go to the gym occasionally - so I hope that won't be in jeopardy with next year's plan. You automatically qualify for an AARP Medigap plan if you are within 6 months of your Medicare Part B effective date or you meet the guidelines in a guaranteed issue” situation.

If you choose a Medicare Advantage Plan, you can put away your Medicare red, white, and blue card because you will only be required to present your Medicare Advantage Plan card to use the insurance. Silver&Fit provides eligible members with no-cost or low cost fitness memberships through arrangements with certain health plans.

Medicare beneficiaries that enroll into this program should understand that Silver Sneakers is not a guaranteed Medicare is a value added benefit provided as a courtesy to AARP members enrolled in one of their branded insurance partnership can discontinue the Silver Sneakers Fitness Program at any time but seniors have options can change their insurance policies every year during open enrollment.Before making any changes to their health plans, Medicare beneficiaries should contact their health insurance consultant or professional to discuss their health care needs.

Mutual of Omaha may not offer SilverSneakers in your state. Seniors are very familiar with the SilverSneakers name, Naidu said, so insurers want a connection with the brand to draw enrollees. Eligibility: Find out if your health plan offers this award-winning program.

Several plans still offer the Silver Sneakers benefit, including one AARP plan, the MedicareComplete HMO. If it is not, your insurer still may provide wellness benefits through the reimbursement of gym memberships if you go regularly. For questions, please send an email AARP Silver Sneakers to the Producer Help Desk at phd@ (include your agent writing number in the subject line) or contact your UnitedHealthcare Regional Sales Director for AARP Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans.