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Check Your Eligibility | SilverSneakers

Check Your Eligibility | SilverSneakers

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1-888-423-4632
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Eligibility
Seniors with eligible Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement plans
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SilverSneakers is a free fitness program available through many Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans. Eligible members get access to gym memberships at participating locations nationwide, instructor-led group fitness classes, on-demand workout videos, and community events. The program helps seniors stay active and maintain their health and independence.
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Free gym access, fitness classes, and on-demand workouts through eligible Medicare plans
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Verifique su elegibilidad | SilverSneakers - Programa de fitness gratuito disponible a través de planes elegibles de Medicare. Los miembros obtienen acceso a gimnasios, clases de fitness en grupo y entrenamientos bajo demanda.
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https://tools.silversneakers.com/Eligibility/CheckEligibility
Last verified 2026-05-17
SilverSneakers is a fitness benefit that comes free with many Medicare Advantage and some Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans. If your plan includes it, you get a gym membership and online classes at no extra cost.

Who qualifies

  • You are 65 or older (or on Medicare for another reason), and
  • Your Medicare Advantage plan or Medigap plan includes SilverSneakers as a benefit.
Original Medicare (Parts A and B by themselves) does not include SilverSneakers. You need a private plan that adds it on. [Source: silversneakers.com/blog/which-insurance-plans-or-medicare-medigap-plans-allow-silversneakers-eligibility (accessed 2026-05-17)]
Heads up for 2026: Some plans have dropped SilverSneakers or swapped it for a different fitness program. Even if you had it last year, check again this year before you assume it's still covered. [Source: healthclubconsultants.com/blog/the-hidden-economic-pressures-behind-the-silversneakers-program (accessed 2026-05-17)]

What you get

  • A free basic membership at participating gyms (Anytime Fitness, Planet Fitness, LA Fitness, many YMCAs, community centers, and more — locations vary).
  • Instructor-led group fitness classes designed for older adults.
  • SilverSneakers GO app with on-demand workout videos you can do at home.
  • Some locations offer extra classes like yoga, water aerobics, or strength training.
Always check with your doctor before starting an exercise program.

How to check if you're eligible

  1. Go to tools.silversneakers.com/Eligibility/CheckEligibility
  1. Enter your first name, last name, date of birth, and ZIP code.
  1. If you qualify, you'll get a 16-digit SilverSneakers ID right away.
  1. Bring that ID (or your member card) to any participating gym to sign up.
You can also call SilverSneakers at 1-888-423-4632 (TTY: 711), Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time. [Source: tools.silversneakers.com/Contact (accessed 2026-05-17)]

If you don't qualify

  • Ask your Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan if they offer a different fitness benefit. Common alternatives include Renew Active (UnitedHealthcare), Silver&Fit, and One Pass.
  • During Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period (Oct 15 – Dec 7), you can switch to a plan that includes SilverSneakers or another fitness benefit.
  • For local low-cost options, check Nevada County's senior center or your local YMCA for income-based memberships.

Common pitfalls

  • Your plan may have dropped it. Re-check eligibility every year, especially after January 1, when plan benefits reset.
  • Not every gym near you participates. Use the "Find a Location" tool on silversneakers.com to confirm before you drive over.
  • The on-demand app is separate — you can use SilverSneakers GO at home even if no participating gym is nearby.

Where to get help

  • SilverSneakers: 1-888-423-4632 (TTY 711), Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET
  • Your insurance plan's member services number (on the back of your card) — they confirm which fitness benefit, if any, you have.
  • California HICAP (free Medicare counseling): 1-800-434-0222