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Senior Wellness
Programs

Helping Medicare beneficiaries explore wellness benefits preventive care, fitness programs, and healthy aging resources.

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What are Senior Wellness Programs for Medicare Beneficiaries?

As Medicare-eligible individuals age, maintaining overall wellness becomes increasingly important. While Original Medicare does not specifically offer “senior wellness programs,” many Medicare-covered services and Medicare Advantage plans include benefits that support physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Programs focused on preventive care, fitness, nutrition, and mental health can help seniors maintain a healthier, more active lifestyle and improve overall quality of life.

Wellness Benefits Available Through Medicare

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MEDICARE PART A

Includes certain inpatient and home healthcare services that support recovery and overall wellness.

  • Skilled nursing care

  • Home healthcare

  • Mental health hospitalization support

MEDICARE PART B

Focuses on preventive care and outpatient wellness services.

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE

Many Medicare Advantage plans include additional wellness benefits beyond Original Medicare.

  • Annual wellness visits

  • Preventative screenings

  • Mental health counseling

  • Smoking cessation support

  • Obesity counseling

  • Gym memberships

  • Fitness programs

  • Nutrition counseling

  • Dental & Vision benefits

  • Expanding wellness services

Popular Wellness Benefits

  • Many plans offer fitness memberships, wellness classes, and exercise programs.

  • Routine screenings and annual wellness visits help support long-term health.

  • Coverage may include counseling therapy, and behavioral health services.

  • Some plans include nutrition counseling and wellness coaching.

  • Many Medicare Advantage plans include routine dental & vision coverge.

When to Enroll in Dental & Vision Plans

Dental and vision coverage can usually be added or changed during Medicare enrollment periods.

1

Initial Enrollment Period

When you first become eligible
for Medicare around age 65.

2

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4

Special Enrollment
Periods

Certain life events may qualify you
additional enrollment
opportunities.

Annual Enrollment Period (AEP)
October 15 - December 7

Add, change, or drop coverage
during this time each year.

3

Medicare Advantage
Open Enrollment
January 1 - March 31

Make changes to your Medicare
Advantage plan during this period.

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