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Be Healthy! SilverSneakers(R) Fitness Program Now Part of SecureHorizons(R) Benefits for Seniors

Posted on: Thursday, 6 March 2008, 18:00 CST

Have you wanted to start a fitness program but the cost of joining a health club was too expensive? Or have you been looking for a way to get fit and have fun with people who care about your needs? Well, these challenges to fitness no longer exist for members of SecureHorizons by UnitedHealthcare. Since January 1st of this year, SecureHorizons by UnitedHealthcare is offering the award-winning SilverSneakers Fitness Program at no additional cost to its MedicareComplete members in Hawaii. SilverSneakers is the nation's leading exercise program designed exclusively for Medicare members.

"Exercising and having fun doing it are very important to staying healthy, which is why we are pleased to partner with SilverSneakers and bring this extra benefit to our SecureHorizons members," said Dr. Bill Gillespie, SecureHorizons Chief Medical Officer.

SilverSneakers is an innovative program specifically designed for Medicare beneficiaries' unique health and physical needs. Eligible members can receive a basic membership at any participating fitness center, YMCA, JCC or other location, where they can enjoy specialized SilverSneakers fitness classes focusing on improving strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Certified SilverSneakers fitness instructors teach the classes, and participants can also enjoy other basic membership amenities, including use of exercise equipment, weight and circuit training, and other fitness offerings and social events.

Additionally, each location has a specially trained Senior AdvisorSM to assist members in utilizing fitness resources and classes. A unique reciprocity agreement also allows SilverSneakers members the opportunity to visit any of more than 2800 participating locations across the nation when they travel.

"Medicare beneficiaries love our SilverSneakers Fitness Program, and we are pleased to be able to expand our partnership to include more SecureHorizons by UnitedHealthcare members," said Healthways Senior Vice President Steve Lindstrom. "We believe that everyone, regardless of age or current health status, is capable of achieving his or her personal best health, and SilverSneakers is a proven support system to help people achieve that."

To enroll in SilverSneakers, members are asked to go to a participating location and show their SecureHorizons by UnitedHealthcare identification card. Staff will assist with enrollment and provide a tour of the location. For more information regarding the SilverSneakers Fitness Program and to find the participating location nearest you, visit www.silversneakers.com or call 1-800-295-4993. SecureHorizons members may also call customer service at 800-643-4845.

About SecureHorizons by UnitedHealthcare

SecureHorizons by UnitedHealthcare is the country's leading Medicare Advantage brand serving the needs of Medicare beneficiaries. Focused on simplifying health care and helping beneficiaries get the most out of Medicare, SecureHorizons helps those 65 and older and other individuals eligible for Medicare, "Live Secure, Be Secure.™" SecureHorizons is nationally recognized for offering an extensive range of Medicare Advantage plans and other products that provide quality, affordable health care.

About UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group is a diversified health and well-being company dedicated to making health care work better. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., UnitedHealth Group offers a broad spectrum of products and services through seven operating businesses: UnitedHealthcare, Ovations, AmeriChoice, Uniprise, OptumHealth, Ingenix, and Prescription Solutions. Through its family of businesses, UnitedHealth Group serves approximately 70 million individuals nationwide.

About the Healthways SilverSneakers® Fitness Program

The SilverSneakers® Fitness Program is offered by Healthways, an industry leader providing specialized, comprehensive Health and Care SupportSM solutions to help people maintain or improve their health. Founded in 1992, SilverSneakers is the nation's leading exercise program designed exclusively for Medicare members and offers an innovative blend of physical activity, healthy lifestyle and socially-oriented programming that allows older adults to take greater control of their health. The unique program is available at no additional cost to eligible Medicare members (other than their medical plan premium) and is currently offered in 49 states at over 2800 fitness centers, YMCAs, JCCs and class sites. For more information on SilverSneakers, call 480.783.9555 or visit www.silversneakers.com.

Source: Business Wire

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