Contact (UPMC Health Plan): Gina Pferdehirt Director, Public Relations & Community Relations UPMC Health Plan 412-454-4953 pferdehirtgm@upmc.edu

UPMC for Life to Host National Senior Health & Fitness Day at the UPMC Horizon Wellness Center in Mercer

MERCER, Pa. (May 23, 2016) – UPMC for Life members and anyone age 65 and over is invited to the UPMC Horizon Wellness Center to participate in activities that are part of the 23nd annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 10 a.m.

For the tenth consecutive year, UPMC for Life, the Medicare Advantage plan of UPMC Health Plan, is the Pennsylvania state sponsor for National Senior Health & Fitness Day. UPMC for Life will serve as host at four events around the state that day, including this one at the UPMC Horizon Wellness Center. Nationally, more than 100,000 older adults will participate in health promotion events at more than 1,000 locations.

Visitors can get moving with a fitness demonstration, play games to help with balance and coordination, or sing karaoke songs with friends. They can also receive preventive services including a blood pressure screening, height, weight, BMI, and bone density testing. UPMC for Life Health Care Concierges will be in attendance to talk about plan benefits.

UPMC for Life members will also learn how they can join a participating fitness facility at no additional cost through our health and wellness program.

UPMC Horizon Wellness Center is located at 26 Conneaut Lake Road, Greenville, PA 16125.

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About UPMC Health Plan

UPMC Health Plan, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., is among the nation’s fastest-growing health plans. It is owned by UPMC, a world-renowned health care provider. As part of an integrated health care delivery system, UPMC Health Plan is committed to providing its members better health, more financial security, and the peace of mind they deserve. UPMC Health Plan partners with UPMC and community network providers to produce a combination of knowledge and expertise that provides the highest quality care at the most affordable price. The UPMC Insurance Services Division — which includes UPMC Health Plan, UPMC WorkPartners, LifeSolutions, UPMC for Life, UPMC for You, UPMC for Kids, Askesis, and Community Care Behavioral Health — offers a full range of group health insurance, Medicare, Special Needs, CHIP, Medical Assistance, behavioral health, employee assistance, and workers’ compensation products and services to over 2.9 million members. Our local provider network includes UPMC as well as community providers, totaling more than 125 hospitals and more than 11,500 physicians throughout Pennsylvania and parts of Ohio, West Virginia, and Maryland. For more information, visit www.upmchealthplan.com.

This information is not a complete description of benefits. Contact the plan for more information. Limitations, copayments, and restrictions may apply. Benefits may change on January 1 of each year.

The UPMC for Life HMO and PPO plans and the UPMC for Life Dual (HMO SNP) plan have contracts with Medicare. UPMC for Life Dual also has a contract with the Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (Medicaid) program. Enrollment in UPMC for Life depends on contract renewal. UPMC for Life is a product of and operated by UPMC Health Plan Inc., UPMC Health Network Inc., and UPMC Health Benefits Inc. UPMC for Life Dual is a product of and operated by UPMC for You Inc.