The West Cook YMCA
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RENEW ACTIVE™ BY UNITEDHEALTHCARE

Stay Fit. Stay Focused. Stay You.
A fitness program to help you live your best life.

Renew Active™ is here to help you stay fit, stay focused and stay you. Plus, it’s available at no additional cost with select UnitedHealthcare® Medicare plans. Learn more about how you can stay active and healthy at UHCRenewActive.com. 

Membership at the Y means more -we care about your spiritual, mental, and physical well-being. Designed around you and your goals, Renew Active offers access to the West Cook YMCA to keep your body active — all at no additional cost. With programs that focus on overall wellness, the Y is proud to support healthy lifestyles for all. Through Renew Active™ you have access to ALL the benefits of a YMCA membership:

  • No Joiner's Fee
  • Unlimited access to all complimentary in-person fitness classes
  • Complimentary access to digital programming through the Virtual Y
  • Access to swim and aquatics programs
  • Reduced member pricing on programming
  • Free Fitness Consultation to help you achieve your personal wellness goals
  • Community Connections through our fitness programs

healthy aging programs by West Cook YMCA

WHEN CAN I START USING MY RENEW ACTIVE BENEFITS?

You will be able to access your unique confirmation code and start using Renew Active beginning on January 1st of each year or on the effective date of your Medicare Advantage health plan. Talk with your insurance provider to get a confirmation number, then come join the Y (with photo ID and health insurance card).Welcome!

How to enroll at our Y:

  • Bring in your confirmation ID and health insurance card to the Y to sign up for the Renew Active YMCA membership.
  • Don't have a confirmation ID? Bring your AARP Supplement or AARP Complete card to the YMCA front desk for us to look up the confirmation code for you or call the number on the back of your card for a confirmation ID.
  • Each time you come to one of our program centers, just scan your YMCA ID card to record your visit.
  • Program launches January 1st of each year

HOW DO I KNOW IF I QUALIFY FOR RENEW ACTIVE?

We encourage you to check your status through this website. Please be prepared with your health insurance card. You may also call the number on the back of your insurance card to inquire about Renew Active.

If you have questions regarding Renew Active at the West Cook YMCA, please email our Community Health Coordinator.