Windsor Health Plan Selects Silver&Fit Senior Fitness and Healthy Aging Program for More Than 14,000 Members
SAN DIEGO (August 20, 2009) –
American Specialty Health (ASH), one of the nation's leading health and wellness companies, announced that Windsor Health Plan has selected the Silver&Fit® senior fitness and healthy aging program for more than 14,000 eligible members in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Upon enrollment to the Silver&Fit program, members receive a no-cost membership at a nearby participating fitness club or exercise center. Their Silver&Fit membership includes all of the standard amenities offered by that club's basic membership, such as access to free weights, cardiovascular equipment, and where available, pools, saunas, and whirlpool facilities.
Members who are not able to participate at the fitness club or simply prefer to work out at home may participate instead in the Silver&Fit Home Fitness Program. Upon enrollment, seniors receive a home fitness kit that may focus on core strength, exercise, walking, aqua aerobics, Pilates, yoga, tai chi, or stress management. Each kit includes tools to help members perform exercises at home. Home Fitness Program members may receive DVDs or Internet access to a variety of fitness classes, all of which are designed specifically for seniors.
All Silver&Fit members receive The Silver Slate® quarterly newsletter, access to the SilverandFit.com Web site, and access to a toll-free phone number to provide information and answer questions about the program.
"Fitness is a critical component of good health and we are excited about our growing network of facilities and member fitness options through Silver&Fit," said John Sowell, Vice President of Marketing at Windsor Health Plan. "This partnership fuels our determination to enhance the lives of our members through local access to healthy activities."
"Whether members participate in the Silver&Fit fitness club membership or at home with a Home Fitness Program, we are happy to provide Windsor Health Plan members with the tools they need to be more active, and live healthier and happier lives," said ASH chairman and CEO George DeVries.
Silver&Fit was developed to assist seniors in beginning or continuing a regular exercise program. Regular exercise has shown to be an important element in preventing some medical conditions, including high blood pressure and heart and lung disease. Cardiovascular and strength training can also help seniors improve their balance and become more flexible, preventing common slips and falls and speeding up the recovery period from such injuries. Access to the network of exercise facilities is provided through ASH subsidiary American Specialty Health Networks, Inc.
About Windsor Health Plan
Windsor Health Plan is wholly owned by Windsor Health Group Inc., a Nashville, Tennessee based managed healthcare company operating fully certified, licensed and contracted government sponsored health plans through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Windsor Health Plan offers numerous plan options including Windsor Rx, Windsor Medicare Extra and Special Needs Plans in 150 counties in Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas and South Carolina. Windsor also provides specialty managed care services to both the insurance and healthcare provider communities. For more information please visit www.WindsorExtra.com or call 1-615-782-7800.
About American Specialty Health
Silver&Fit is provided through Healthyroads, Inc., and American Specialty Health Networks, Inc., subsidiaries of American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH). ASH is a national health and wellness company that provides population health management programs including prevention and wellness services, specialty network management programs, and fitness and exercise services to health plans, insurance carriers, employer groups, and trust funds. Based in San Diego since its inception in 1987, ASH has more than 700 employees and covers over 15.6 million members.
For more information about ASH health and wellness programs, visit www.ASHCompanies.com or call 800.848.3555.