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, starting January 1, 2025.
The Alliance worked with Y Enterprise Shared Services (YESS) and Ambetter to develop this partnership with an innovative per member, per month pricing model that expands access to the Y’s wellness programming for Ambetter members at no extra charge to them and supports the nonprofit Ys of our state through this insurance-based partnership.
Ambetter members who live far from a Y or prefer the convenience of at-home access may join YMCA360 at the Alliance’s website. YMCA360 offers a full suite of virtual programming, including more than 500 fitness classes, plus youth sports training and drills, mindfulness tips and practice, nutrition information and recipes, and more.
Ambetter provides health insurance to over 140,000 North Carolinians through the Health Insurance 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 now receive the extra benefit of YMCA facility or digital access via YMCA360 to support overall health and wellness.
“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.”
For North Carolina’s YMCAs, this partnership brings the YMCA360 platform as an added member benefit for all their Y members. While some Ys have offered a virtual Y, many did not, and this partnership enables all NC YMCAs to provide members with additional digital programming.
“There are more than 110 branches across North Carolina, but not every county in our state Our work to provide YMCA360 digital access with the Ambetter Y membership provides added benefits to our Ys—and all of their members,” said Sheree Vodicka, CEO of the Alliance. “We hope that having access to Y programming online will open the door to even more insurance-based partnerships that help more North Carolinians access and benefit from the Y and its extensive programs and services for a healthy spirit, mind and body.”
Learn more here about the Ambetter Health memberships.