I got a free health club membership today.

[milestogo]

I'm on Medicare, and I have that extra policy that you get to cover prescriptions. Well its re-enrollment time, and today I was looking on the website and it listed some nearby health clubs that my plan might help cover.

So I made an appointment and went on over to the closest one, which is pretty huge. It has 4 locations, classes, and a pool. I wanted to see what kind of a discount I'd get, but you can't get them to talk money without actually going over there and taking the tour.

So I did take the tour. And at the end of it I mentioned this secondary policy. He asked me for my card and when he ran it, he told me that my membership would be complimentary, for as long as I have his insurance. Monthly charge $0.00, forever. I was expecting like a 10 monthly discount. So I signed up.

This is awesome!

[Diamond_Dog]

1. Do you have "Silver Sneakers"?

I get to swim for free at the local pool with mine. It’s great!

[milestogo]

2. I don't know what that is.

I haven't really found a lot of Senior discounts, to be honest.

[Diamond_Dog]

3. It's a Medicare benefit - pays for health clubs, pools, gyms, etc.

My husband has it and most of the seniors where I swim have it,

[enough]

5. Everyone on Medicare (original or advantage) needs to know that

Silver Sneakers is a standard benefit for them and is basically a free membership to your favorite Y or other gym. This includes swimming and everything else the gym provides. This is a wonderful benefit.

[doc03]

4. I have been getting free membership in a health club for 14 years now

from Silver Sneakers. I don't think it is a Medicare Benefit; some insurance companies pay for it some don't.