March 6th 2024
By Ari Parker
Discover how certain Medicare Advantage plans from UnitedHealthcare can help you stay fit and healthy with Renew Active.
By Ari Parker
Staying active can prevent chronic conditions, reduce stress, and boost your mood. It makes sense that gym memberships and other fitness programs are popular benefits among Medicare beneficiaries.
Some UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans include a Renew Active membership. Renew Active is a fitness and wellness program. With Renew Active, you can choose from participating gym memberships and fitness locations across the US.
In this guide, you’ll learn about Renew Active with UHC, other Medicare Advantage fitness benefits, and how you can find a plan that fits your healthcare needs.
Renew Active is a fitness and wellness benefit offered by certain UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans.
Renew Active offers a range of fitness and wellness opportunities including access to gym memberships, online and in-person classes, and online brain challenges to keep your mind sharp.
Check which fitness centers are available to you with the Renew Active UHC location tool.
Renew Active is a benefit provided by some UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans. It gives members free access to 25,000 fitness locations around the country and other wellness benefits to promote a healthy lifestyle.
It’s important to note that not all Medicare Advantage plans by UHC include Renew Active. The program benefits vary by location and plan. If fitness is important to you, you can explore other options like SilverSneakers, Silver&Fit, or a local community fitness center that offers senior discounts.
The Renew Active program by UHC provides various ways for you to stay sharp, both physically and mentally. If your Medicare Advantage plan includes Renew Active, you’ll have access to the following free benefits:
Gym memberships to over 25,000 participating fitness centers
Personalized fitness plan
Online and in-person workout classes
Online and in-person classes on technology, arts and crafts, reading, and more
Online videos and interactive challenges that sharpen your mind and keep your brain healthy
A FitBit Community and other local opportunities to connect socially
You can choose from a network of over 25,000 locations. Many premium gyms, fitness centers with high-quality amenities, personal training services, and other luxury services, are also included in the benefit. Take a look at these gyms and fitness classes to get a sense of what locations you may have access to with Renew Active:
CycleBar
Orangetheory Fitness
Planet Fitness
Pilates, yoga, tai chi, and dance classes
Hiking and bowling experiences
F45 Training
Gold’s Gym
XSport Fitness
Pure Barre
Solidcore
Life Time Fitness
Use the Renew Active UHC location tool to see what fitness centers are available where you live.
Fitness benefits and free gym memberships are just one thing you should consider when looking at Medicare Advantage plans. Other factors you should definitely consider are the prescriptions you need, the medical providers you see, premiums and out-of-pocket costs associated with each plan, and any medical services you need regularly. You may also consider UHC OTC benefits if these are a top priority for you.
A licensed Chapter Medicare Advisor can help you compare plans that include fitness benefits while carefully considering your other health and financial needs. Find the best Medicare plan for you by calling us at 855-900-2427 or scheduling a good time to talk.
