Does Presbyterian Health Plan Cover Gym Membership? Your Guide to Tivity Prime in Las Cruces

If you have Presbyterian Health Plan coverage and you have been wondering whether your insurance includes a gym benefit, the answer is likely yes. Presbyterian partners with Tivity Prime (formerly known as Prime Fitness) through its Fitness Pass program, giving members access to thousands of gyms and fitness centers across the country, including right here in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

This guide breaks down exactly how the Presbyterian fitness benefit works, which plans include it, how to activate your membership, and how you can save even more at Bionic Barbell with our $40/month direct discount for qualified Presbyterian members.

What Is Tivity Prime?

Tivity Prime is a nationwide gym access program operated by Tivity Health, one of the largest fitness benefit administrators in the United States. Tivity Health also runs SilverSneakers (for Medicare members) and Fitness Your Way, but Tivity Prime is specifically designed for commercial health plan members between the ages of 18 and 64.

Through Tivity Prime, your health insurance plan gives you access to a network of over 13,000 fitness locations across the country. That includes national chains, local gyms, community recreation centers, YMCAs, and specialty studios. You can visit any participating location as often as you want with no per-visit fees and no separate gym contract.

The program includes:

• Unlimited visits to any participating gym in the network
• Group fitness classes at participating locations
• Amenity access such as pools, sport courts, tracks, and cardio/weight equipment
• Multi-gym access so you can work out near home, near work, or while traveling
• No long-term gym contract since it is tied to your health insurance coverage

National fitness partners in the Tivity Prime network include Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Snap Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Chuze Fitness, Curves, many YMCA locations, and thousands of independent gyms and recreation centers.

How Presbyterian Health Plan Connects to Tivity Prime

Presbyterian Health Plan, one of the largest health insurers in New Mexico, offers its members access to Tivity Prime through a program called the Fitness Pass. When you enroll in the Fitness Pass through Presbyterian, you receive a Prime membership that unlocks the entire Tivity Prime gym network.

Here is how it works by plan type:

Small Group Plans (Employers with 2-50 Employees)

Many Presbyterian small group plans include the fitness benefit. Specifically, the small group Engage plans that include the gym benefit are designated with "w/GYM" in their plan names, including Platinum Engage, Gold Engage, and Silver Engage tiers. If your employer chose one of these plans, the fitness benefit is built into your coverage.

Individual and Family Plans

Most Presbyterian individual and family plan members are eligible for the fitness benefit. If you purchased your plan through beWellnm (the New Mexico health insurance marketplace) or directly from Presbyterian, check your plan documents or log into myPRES to confirm whether your specific plan includes the Fitness Pass.

Clear Cost Plan Members

Presbyterian Clear Cost Plan members can purchase the Fitness Pass as an add-on for approximately $29.50 per month. This fee gives you access to the full Defined Fitness and Prime Fitness network plus discounts at Sports & Wellness facilities in New Mexico.

Large Group Plans (51+ Employees)

Large employer groups have the option to include the fitness benefit for their employees. Whether the benefit is included depends on what your employer selected during plan design. Check with your HR department or call the number on the back of your Presbyterian member ID card.

Presbyterian Medicare Advantage Members

If you are on a Presbyterian Medicare Advantage plan (such as Senior Care HMO), your fitness benefit comes through SilverSneakers rather than Tivity Prime. SilverSneakers is also operated by Tivity Health and provides access to over 15,000 locations nationwide at no additional cost. Bionic Barbell accepts SilverSneakers as well. Visit our insurance page for full details on all accepted programs.

How to Activate Your Tivity Prime Benefit: Step by Step

Once you have confirmed that your Presbyterian plan includes the Fitness Pass, here is how to get started:

Important Rules and Details to Know

• Enrollment commitment: Initial enrollment is open year-round, but once you enroll you are committed through the end of the calendar year.
• Auto-renewal: Your Fitness Pass automatically renews each December. If you do not want it to renew, you must contact Presbyterian by December 15 at (505) 923-5678 or 1-800-356-2219.
• Cancellation: Fitness Pass accounts cannot be changed or cancelled voluntarily mid-year. If your account is cancelled for non-payment, you cannot re-enroll until the following year.
• Dependents: Eligible dependents must be at least 18 years old. The primary member must enroll first before dependents can participate.
• Basic membership: All gym memberships through the Fitness Pass are basic-level memberships. Some gyms may offer upgrades you can purchase directly.
• Active policy required: You must remain active on your Presbyterian Health Plan policy to keep your Fitness Pass eligibility.
• Registration fees: Some gyms may charge a one-time registration or annual fee in addition to the Prime membership. Ask at the front desk before enrolling.

The Bionic Barbell Advantage: $40/Month Direct Discount for Presbyterian Members

Here is what makes Bionic Barbell different from a typical gym in the Prime network. While Tivity Prime gets you access to basic gym amenities at participating locations, Bionic Barbell offers something no other gym in Las Cruces can match: a full-spectrum fitness and recovery facility with advanced modalities you simply will not find elsewhere.

Presbyterian Health Plan members who have Tivity Prime or can show proof of Presbyterian coverage with a fitness benefit qualify for a $40/month direct discount on membership at Bionic Barbell. This discount applies to your membership rate and gives you access to everything we offer.

What You Get at Bionic Barbell That Other Gyms Cannot Offer

Beyond the standard gym equipment, group classes, and free weights that every gym provides, Bionic Barbell members also have access to our advanced recovery suite:

• Whole-Body Cryotherapy reaching -200 degrees Fahrenheit. Three minutes in our cryotherapy chamber reduces inflammation, speeds recovery, boosts energy, and can burn 500-800 calories. It is the same technology used by professional athletes and Olympic teams.
• Red Light Therapy using our TheraLight 360 system. Medical-grade red and near-infrared wavelengths penetrate deep into tissue to stimulate cellular repair, reduce pain, accelerate wound healing, and improve skin health.
• PEMF Therapy (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) that energizes cells at the electromagnetic level, stimulating repair mechanisms and reducing chronic pain.
• Oxygen Therapy delivering concentrated medical-grade oxygen to fuel healing and recovery at the cellular level.
• On-site childcare so parents can work out without worrying about finding a sitter.
• Extended hours starting at 3:30 AM on weekdays for early risers and shift workers.

The $40/month discount makes a premium gym membership with all of these recovery technologies surprisingly affordable, especially when your insurance already supports your commitment to fitness.

Presbyterian in New Mexico: Why This Matters for Las Cruces

Presbyterian Health Plan is one of the dominant health insurance carriers in New Mexico. Thousands of Las Cruces residents carry Presbyterian coverage through their employer, through the beWellnm marketplace, through federal employee benefits (FEHB), or through state and local government employment. New Mexico State University employees, City of Las Cruces employees, Dona Ana County employees, school district staff, and many private employers in the region offer Presbyterian as a plan option.

That means a large number of people in Las Cruces are sitting on a gym benefit they may not even know they have. If you are one of them, this is your reminder to check your plan and put that benefit to work.

Tivity Prime vs. Other Insurance Fitness Programs

Presbyterian Health Plan members may encounter several different fitness programs depending on their plan type. Here is a quick comparison:

• Tivity Prime (Fitness Pass) is for commercial plan members (under 65). Gives access to 13,000+ locations. Available through Presbyterian small group, individual/family, and some large group plans.
• SilverSneakers is for Medicare Advantage members (typically 65+). Gives access to 15,000+ locations at no additional cost. Available through Presbyterian Senior Care HMO plans.
• Defined Fitness access is included with both the Fitness Pass and SilverSneakers for members near Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, and Farmington locations.

No matter which program you qualify for, Bionic Barbell can work with you. We accept SilverSneakers, Prime, and offer direct discounts for members with verified insurance fitness benefits. Visit our insurance page for the full list of programs we honor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Put Your Presbyterian Fitness Benefit to Work

You are already paying for health insurance. If your Presbyterian plan includes a fitness benefit, you are leaving money on the table every month you do not use it. Whether you activate Tivity Prime through the Fitness Pass program or bring your proof of coverage directly to Bionic Barbell for a $40/month discount, the bottom line is the same: your insurance wants to help you stay active, and we want to help you get the most out of it.

Bionic Barbell is more than a gym. It is a complete fitness and recovery facility with advanced technology that you will not find at any other location in Las Cruces. And with your Presbyterian benefit, it is more affordable than you might think.

Ready to get started? Call us at (575) 202-6498 or stop by 900 N Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011. Bring your Presbyterian member ID card and we will take care of the rest.