Stay Fit after 65 – Blue Cross Blue Shield NC Silver and Fit
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina is committed to promoting well-being and preventive care for its senior members. In an effort to provide older members with a benefit for staying fit, BCBSNC partners with American Specialty Health to offer the Silver & Fit program. The Silver & Fit program is designed for older adults and provides access to a variety of fitness facilities from national chains to small community clubs. Eligible members can join the program and enjoy community involvement while maintaining a healthy and fit lifestyle.
“At Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, we understand the importance of exercising throughout life,” explained Gary Bolt, Vice President of Individual Markets for BCBSNC. Silver & Fit offers Fitness Challenges, a Resource Library and a Home Fitness Program where you can choose up to 2 Home Fitness Kits each year to help keep you active. Not only has research proven that physical exercise is imperative for good physical and mental health, research has also demonstrated that programs like Silver & Fit improve the well-being of its participants through the combination of exercise and social support. A regular exercise program can also reduce some of the effects that come with aging.
For more than 80 years, BCBSNC has been a leader in the health insurance industry and has served the residents of North Carolina by offering health insurance at a competitive price, as well as giving members access to innovative programs like Silver & Fit.
For more information on Medicare Supplements and other products offered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, please visit our website at www.nchealthplans.com or call our toll free number 888-765-5400 and speak with one of our experienced and professional agents.