Just received an email from UHC that they are bringing back fitness as part of MAPD in a 9 states (including Florida) for 2018.
It won't be Silver Sneakers, it's called-
Optum Fitness Advantage - Coming to a Plan Near You!
It’s competitive; it’s tested; it’s ready for prime time! Optum Fitness Advantage will be available with many UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage (MA) plans in nine new states (Arizona, Florida, Kentucky, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, New York, Texas (specifically Austin, Houston and San Antonio) and Wisconsin) for 2018.* Members will have access to a variety of fitness clubs at no additional cost in line with their previous fitness benefit. The good news is that we will continue to build this benefit for consumers over the next few years to provide a superior experience with UnitedHealthcare.
Highlights for members
Continue to have flexibility to exercise and participate in group classes at multiple fitness centers in their areas, rather than being restricted to membership at just one fitness center
New upscale fitness centers that have historically not been part of these types of programs (i.e. Lifetime Fitness); continuing to build the network
Connection between Optum and UnitedHealthcare ensuring data for a holistic member experience and streamlined communications
Streamlined UnitedHealthcare call center member experience – members simply call the number on the back of their UnitedHealthcare membership cards with questions
The nine states mentioned join New Jersey and Washington, which rolled out Optum Fitness Advantage benefits in 2017. Optum Fitness Advantage contributed to higher health and wellness benefit Net Promoter Scores (NPS) this year.
I checked my local network and it's pretty good although it doesn't have the local Y (but does have LA Fitness)
It won't be Silver Sneakers, it's called-
Optum Fitness Advantage - Coming to a Plan Near You!
It’s competitive; it’s tested; it’s ready for prime time! Optum Fitness Advantage will be available with many UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage (MA) plans in nine new states (Arizona, Florida, Kentucky, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, New York, Texas (specifically Austin, Houston and San Antonio) and Wisconsin) for 2018.* Members will have access to a variety of fitness clubs at no additional cost in line with their previous fitness benefit. The good news is that we will continue to build this benefit for consumers over the next few years to provide a superior experience with UnitedHealthcare.
Highlights for members
Continue to have flexibility to exercise and participate in group classes at multiple fitness centers in their areas, rather than being restricted to membership at just one fitness center
New upscale fitness centers that have historically not been part of these types of programs (i.e. Lifetime Fitness); continuing to build the network
Connection between Optum and UnitedHealthcare ensuring data for a holistic member experience and streamlined communications
Streamlined UnitedHealthcare call center member experience – members simply call the number on the back of their UnitedHealthcare membership cards with questions
The nine states mentioned join New Jersey and Washington, which rolled out Optum Fitness Advantage benefits in 2017. Optum Fitness Advantage contributed to higher health and wellness benefit Net Promoter Scores (NPS) this year.
I checked my local network and it's pretty good although it doesn't have the local Y (but does have LA Fitness)
