Fitness through health insurance plans? Ask us how!
There is a low-cost or no-cost fitness pass option for insurance-reimbursed fitness programs, including:
Existing Programs
- Optum programs as Renew Active / One Pass Medicare & Medicaid
- Active & Fit Enterprise
- Active & Fit Direct (including USAA members – see FAQs)
- Silver & Fit
Eligible programs will include unlimited access to BPRD fitness centers, lap swimming and drop-in fitness classes, including water fitness classes and workout-on-your-own sessions. Sorry, virtual fitness classes are not included due to provider program policy.
The Medicare Open Enrollment Period also known as the Annual Election Period (AEP) for Medicare health and prescription drug plans happens only once per year.
Medicare Advantage plans offer additional benefits not covered by Original Medicare. Plan options may include coverage for prescription drugs, dental, vision, hearing, fitness and more.
During Medicare open enrollment, sometimes called the Medicare annual enrollment, you can change Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage or Medicare Part D plans, including changing your coverage, switching between plan types and adding prescription drug benefits.
Enrollment for Medicare enrollees who want to make changes to their coverage happens every fall between October 15 and December 7. Any changes you make during the 2026 Medicare enrollment period will affect your 2027 Medicare plan, beginning January 1, 2027.
If you’ve changed your insurance or personal information, you must fill out and return the form. This includes:
- Patrons that changed supplemental insurance companies.
- Patrons that changed their address, phone number and/or email address.
If you are eligible and once you have your eligibility/fitness number, complete your enrollment form by either:
- Completing an electronic form at: bendparksandrec.org/medicareform.
- Print the PDF enrollment form and either mail or hand deliver the completed form to customer service at:
- Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Rd.
- Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, 800 NE 6th St.
- BPRD District Office, 799 SW Columbia St.
If the form is filled out with all accurate and all pertinent information, your facility pass will be activated within 3 – 4 business days and will be notified via email.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I already have a Medicare/employee health insurance benefit-reimbursed fitness pass for 2026. Do I need to renew?
A: If you have the same insurance and personal information, it is likely your pass will continue to be active. Answer the following questions to know for sure:
- Is your insurance the same?
- Is your phone, email and address the same?
If yes to all of the above, you do not need to renew for 2027. Your 2026 pass will automatically continue into 2027.
If no to any question, you will need to renew with BPRD by completing an enrollment form. Enrollment forms will be processed after Jan. 1. 2027, Please allow 3 – 4 business days for processing and you will be notified via email when finished.
Q: I would like to get my first Medicare/employee health insurance benefit-reimbursed fitness pass. What do I do?
A: That’s great! Be sure to inquire with your insurance provider for eligibility and an eligibility/fitness number and read the instructions below on “how to apply.” Forms will be processed after Jan. 1, 2027. Please allow 3 – 4 business days and you will be notified via email.
Q: I changed my personal contact information. Do I need to renew for 2027?
A: Yes. If your phone, mailing address and/or email address has changed, you will need to renew with BPRD by completing an enrollment form. Enrollment forms will be processed after Jan. 1, 2027. Please allow 3 – 4 business days and you will be notified via email.
Q: I changed my insurance provider. Do I need to renew for 2027?
A: Yes. If your insurance provider has changed, you will need to renew with BPRD by completing an enrollment form. Be sure to get your fitness eligibility number from your new provider. Enrollment forms will be processed after Jan. 1, 2027. Please allow 3 – 4 business days and you will be notified via email.
Q: Is there a low-cost fitness pass for veterans or military members? What about through USAA?
A: For low-cost fitness passes, qualifying veterans, military and/or family members are encouraged to look into the Active & Fit Direct program available through USAA membership. Learn more on USAA’s wellness webpage.
Q: I want to attend virtual fitness classes but they're not included. Is there a pass just for those classes?
A: Although virtual fitness classes are not included with an insurance-reimbursed fitness pass, BPRD does offer a discounted Virtual Fitness Pass to help keep you active from home or on the go. To attend a virtual fitness class, you can choose the pass or pay the $5.00 single visit fee.
Virtual Fitness Pass: $20.00/month
- Unlimited access to virtual fitness classes
- Available to all ages; valid one month from date of purchase
- No out-of-district fee; no additional discounts apply
- Does not include in-person activities
Passes can be set up with auto-renewal (credit or debit card required) and may be cancelled at any time.
Purchase Your Pass
Our staff is happy to help with purchase, auto-renewal setup, or any questions. We look forward to seeing you online in class!
