Welcome Blue Medicare HMO and Blue Medicare PPO Members

Are you looking for a fun way to stay healthy and feel good? Be Active North Carolina, Inc. and PARTNERS National Health Plans of North Carolina, Inc. (PARTNERS) are excited to offer Be Active Now to Blue Medicare HMO and PPO members!

What is BE ACTIVE NOW?

BE ACTIVE NOW is a physical activity/fitness program that encourages Blue Medicare HMO and Blue Medicare PPO members to get or stay physically active.  Be Active North Carolina, Inc. administers this program for Blue Medicare HMO and Blue Medicare PPO plans. BE ACTIVE NOW promotes regular physical activity and healthy lifestyles by providing opportunities for Blue Medicare HMO and Blue Medicare PPO members to participate in individual or group fitness activities in a safe, comfortable environment. The following programs are available to members at little or no additional charge:

• Active Steps: A self-directed, pedometer-based walking program.
• Fitness Center Memberships: Access to physical activity/fitness programs at contracted fitness facilities. (see list below).

Who can participate in Be Active Now?
What is Active Steps?
How do I order a pedometer?
What facilities are participating in the Be Active Now program? 

Have more questions? Click here.
To talk with a program representative, please call
1.888.6 FIT NOW or 1.888.634.8669 or send us an email.

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Who can participate in Be Active Now?

Members of Blue Medicare HMO and Blue Medicare PPO can participate in the Be Active Now program. To enroll or participate in an exercise or fitness class, you should go to one of the contracted fitness centers and you must:

• Present a state-issued photo ID card (i.e. driver license or a photo ID)
• Present a current Blue Medicare HMO or Blue Medicare PPO ID card 

For a list of contracted facilities, click here.

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If you are interested in Active Steps:

Active Steps is a self-directed, pedometer-based walking program and can be done any place where walking is safe (e.g. at a park, around a track, at the mall). Participation in Active Steps includes a pedometer (one per member) and instructions on how to start a walking program. Active Steps is available at no additional charge. For tips on starting your own walking program
click here.

You can set your own steps and walking goals. Also, you can track your steps and calculate your distance on a written log (provided with pedometer) or online at Active Steps.

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Order Pedometer!
Call 1.888.6 FIT NOW to receive an Active Steps pedometer at no additional charge or click here.

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List of Facilities participating in Be Active Now

Click here for a list of contracted facilities

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