In a new blog post, AGA President Gurujeet Khalsa on Friday announced a new benefit for qualified seniors. “The AGA has teamed up with Grouper to get eligible participants paid for engaging in our community, ensuring you stay healthy and connected,” said Khalsa. Grouper, a leader in the social fitness movement, encourages healthy living through meaningful social connections and shared experiences. “Grouper makes it easier than ever to access benefits that pay for part or all of the activities that keep you active and engaged. Eligible participants age 65 and older, through their participating Medicare Advantage and Supplemental plans, can now receive a check simply for staying active,” he added.
Here's how it works: Grouper helps you connect to social activities that match your passions. As you stay socially active and participate in qualifying in-person activities with your group, Grouper works with your health plan to support the cost of your activity. Grouper will confirm eligibility, and eligible participants will receive an initial $50 check as well as $20 quarterly ongoing activity payments by Grouper.
"This should be a win-win for our seniors and for growing AGA membership," says Khalsa, "as active members get paid just for staying active." Details and sign=up information can be found on the AGA’s Grouper webpage. A Grouper representative will also be available for two days at the upcoming US Go Congress in Portland.