RALEIGH, N.C.,
Jan. 1,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The North Carolina Alliance of
YMCAs has partnered with Ambetter Health of North Carolina
Inc. (Ambetter) to provide Ambetter members with a
complimentary YMCA membership. Ambetter provides health insurance
to over 140,000 North Carolinians through the Marketplace where
members can secure low-cost health coverage with an Advanced Tax
Credit to subsidize monthly premiums. In addition to coverage for
doctor visits, hospitalization, and prescription drugs, Ambetter
members receive extras like YMCA facility access to support overall
health and wellness.
Starting January 1, 2025, Ambetter
plan members can join a Y in North
Carolina at no additional cost. Ambetter members may visit
their local participating Y to activate their in-person membership.
For Ambetter members who live far from a Y or prefer the
convenience of at-home access, YMCA360 offers a full suite of
virtual programming.
For more information about signing up, visit
ncymcas.org/y-membership-ambetter.
"North Carolina Ys are pleased to collaborate with Ambetter to
provide access to the Y's extensive programs and services," said
Sheree Thaxton Vodicka, CEO of the
NC Alliance of YMCAs. "The Y provides a place to play, learn, be
healthy, eat well, and give back. Our Ys provide parents with
affordable, quality childcare, young adults with job training,
seniors with vital social connections, and children with a safe
place to go."
"The Y is a trusted community health partner," said Catherine Campbell, CEO of Ambetter Health of
North Carolina Inc. "We're pleased to invest in Y memberships
as an extension of our commitment to supporting the health and
well-being of our members. With access to programs for children,
teens and adults, our members can stay active and engaged through
the Y's network across the state. We're proud to offer this
valuable benefit to help our members lead healthier lives."
The YMCA in NC and YMCA360
There are more than 110 YMCA branches across North Carolina. While programs vary at Ys
across the state, each of these nonprofits is strengthening local
communities through programs and vital social connections for
people of all ages. North Carolina Ys also offer a virtual
platform, YMCA360 for accessing on-demand fitness classes included
in membership; many include YMCA360 while some have an additional
virtual Y platform.
The YMCA360 virtual membership provides access to more than 500
fitness classes, from yoga to strength training to dance, plus
youth sports training and drills, mindfulness tips and practice,
nutrition information and recipes, and more. YMCA360's exclusive
collection of on-demand and livestream classes are available on all
devices in cinematic 4K any time,
anywhere.
About the YMCA and the NC Alliance of YMCAs
The YMCA is a leading nonprofit that collectively serves more
than one million people statewide, including children, adults and
seniors, through youth development, healthy living and social
responsibility.
The NC Alliance of YMCAs is an independent 501(C)3 nonprofit
corporation supporting the 27 independent YMCA associations with
branches in the state. The Alliance's purpose is to build the
capacity of all the state's YMCAs, foster collaboration on
statewide initiatives through effective partnerships, advocate on
behalf of the YMCA's mission and cause with elected officials and
stakeholders at the local, state, and national levels. For more
information, please visit ncymcas.org.
About Ambetter of North Carolina Inc.
Ambetter of North Carolina Inc. serves under-insured and
uninsured populations through the federal Health Insurance
Marketplace. Ambetter of North Carolina Inc. is underwritten by
Ambetter of North Carolina Inc., which is a Qualified Health Plan
issuer in North Carolina. For more
information visit ambetterhealth.com/en/nc. This is a solicitation
for insurance. For information on your right to receive an Ambetter
North Carolina Inc. plan free of discrimination, or your right to
receive language, auditory and/or visual assistance services,
please visit ambetterhealth.com/en/ and scroll to the bottom
of the page.
MEDIA CONTACT: Michele
McKinley
michele.mckinley@ncymcas.org
919-508-7687
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