ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Local YMCAs will stop accepting SilverSneakers, the popular health and fitness program for those over the age of 65, come Jan. 1, 2026. SilverSneakers is included in many Medicare ...

SilverSneakers is a fitness program for older adults that provides access to gyms, community exercise classes, and workout videos. It helps promote healthy aging through physical activity, but ...

Cherri Butler has high blood pressure and diabetes. Felda Casto is recovering from heart surgery. And Pernell Martin recently suffered a stroke. I wouldn't have guessed any of that as I watched the ...

Silver Sneakers, Renew Active and Silver and Fit are the most popular fitness programs covered by Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans. These fitness plans typically cover gym memberships, fitness ...

It’s a simple formula: Improved access to fitness opportunities can translate to better health and less need for costly medical interventions. Some health insurers have even recognized that offering a ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The YMCA of Greater Rochester reversed its decision on dropping SilverSneakers A new update from YMCA of Greater Rochester says that it will be included in the SilverSneakers’ ...

UPDATE (Wednesday, Nov. 19): YMCA of Greater Rochester programs will be available to SilverSneakers members in 2026, according to an update on the organization's website. We are excited to share that ...

Trish Murphy said she was surprised when Universal Athletic Club notified her it was dropping SilverSneakers, the popular program that offers free gym access and fitness classes to eligible older ...

EAGAN, Minn. — About 50 seniors braved a single-digit wind chill in front of the Eagan headquarters of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota to protest the loss of coverage for YMCA and Lifetime ...

Twenty-six thousand seniors on Medicare through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota will lose access to SilverSneakers fitness classes at Twin Cities YMCAs and Life Time fitness centers next year.

A 99-year-old Palmyra veteran was recognized for his service and embracing a healthy lifestyle Nov. 11 as a finalist for the 2025 SilverSneakers Member of the Year Award.

When Linda Steinworth returned to the gym this summer, she chose to drive about 20 minutes to the Woodbury YMCA because she could join the SilverSneakers program for free through her health insurance.