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CITY OF SHAKOPEE
MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council CONSENT
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
From: Travis Karlen, Recreation Supervisor
Meeting Date: October 18, 2005
Subject: Agreement with Health Care Dimensions for Silver Sneakers Fitness
Reimbursement Program
INTRODUCTION
City Council is asked to authorize the implementation of the Health Care Dimensions
(Silver Sneakers) Program.
DISCUSSION
In the upcoming years more and more of our "Baby Boomer" population will be entering
retirement. Marketing programs to this population will keep us competitive with other
fitness providers.. We have been working on an initiative to provide a program attractive
to the active senior population. The program is called Silver Sneakers, and it's
coordinated by Health Care Dimensions, a subcontractor for Medicare.
SilverSneakers is being introduced in late 2005 to the Minnesota area to encourage
healthy lifestyles among seniors. The Silver Sneakers is a comprehensive older adult
fitness program that addresses the needs of the Medicare (65+) population. The
program provides free basic membership to our fitness center, along with the opportunity
to participate in Silver Sneakers group exercise class.
The benefits to us for participating in this program are:
. Compensation based on program participation
. Free accredited training for fitness instructors
. Zero cost to acquire new Silver Sneakers members
. Great potential to draw additional memberships from older adults in the
community
. Marketing support through direct mail and phone campaigns to attract members
and increase participation
. Local account management support to help introduce the program and provide
ongoing staff training
Proaram Participant Benefits
Participants in the program would receive a free membership to the Community Center.
The Community Center would receive membership fees directly from Health Care
Dimensions, $3.00 every time a participant uses the facility upto $30.00 per individual
per month. In addition, to insure the program is successful for our center, Health Care
Dimensions will reimburse a minimum of $250 each month regardless of how many
individuals use the program.
Therefore if a senior who normally would pay $10.26 per month were to come in 10
times during the month, the Community Center would benefit by receiving $30.00 from
Health Care Dimensions. The benefits to us would be more involvement in the
Community Center by the senior population and possible higher revenue.
Workload Impact
The workload for this program would be minimal. With our Class Registration Software
we are able to print monthly usage reports that would be turned in to Health Care
Dimensions for payment, similar to the Blue Cross fitness program we currently have in
place.
Health Care Dimensions is considering the Shakopee Community Center and Gold's
Gym in the(Shakopee area. By saying yes to this program, it does not guarantee our
spot in the program, but by acting now it does give us an edge over the competitor.
I have attached a draft of the standard agreement. The City Attorney is reviewing this
agreement.
REQUESTED ACTION
If City Council concurs, move to authorize appropriate city officials to enter into
agreement with Health Care Dimensions to offer the Silver Sneakers program, pending
final review by the City Attorney.
Together, we form a strong partnership to improve the health and well-being of older adults.
What is the SilverSneakers Fitness Program?
The SilverSneakers Fitness Program is a comprehensive older-
adult fitness program that addresses the needs of the Medicare
(65+) population. SilverSneakers members receive a free basic
membership to your fitness center along with the opportunity to
participate in SilverSneakers group exercise classes.
What are the benefits of participating?
Did you know? . Compensation based on program participation
60% of our enrollees tell us they haven't . Our signature SilverSneakers@ Class, a new programming
been members of a fitness center prior option for all your members (equipment for class provided,
to joining SilverSneakers. if needed)
. Accredited training for SilverSneakers instructors
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. A program that optimizes participation, particularly during
There is no additional cost to 'eligible non-peak hours
health plan members to participate in the
. Zero cost to acquire new SilverSneakers members
SilverSneakers program.
. Greater potential to draw additional membership sales from
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the older adult population in your community
20,000 members visit a SilverSneakers . Opportunity for collateral revenue (personal training, massage, etc.)
fitness center each day.
. Marketing support through direct mail and phone campaigns
. to attract members and increase participation
86,000 SilverSneakers classes are . HealthCare Dimensions-sponsored promotions, giveaways, and
offered annually. health education events to encourage frequent meglber participation
. . Local Account Management support to help introduce the
36% of our SilverSneakers members rate program and provide ongoing staff training
their health better than a year ago, com- What do you have to do?
pared to the national average of 14%.
. Provide SilverSneakers members access to your basic fitness
center amenities
. Provide SilverSneakers Classes at least two times a week during
senior-friendly times
. Provide skilled and engaged instructor(s) to teach the class
. Enroll new SilverSneakers participants at your fitness center
. Appoint an energetic staff member to serve as a Senior AdvisorsM
. Report utilization using either the SilverSneakers electronic
tracking device or your current electronic tracking system
HealthCare Dimensions Incorporated. 9280 South Kyrene Road. Suite 134. Tempe. Arizona. 85284 . 1.800.295.4993 . www.hcdimensions.com
"The SilverSneakers Fitness Program has been Michael & Jill Deutsch, Owners
extremely well received by both existing and Fitness Forum
new members as well as staff. We have reached Chandler, AZ
out and embraced an entirely new segment of
the population that may have never stepped 480~812~O200
through our doors if it were not for the
SilverSneakers Fitness Program. lhi~hly Steve Cooper, Executive Director
recommend this program tu other club operators YMCA of Uniontown
cmd (",) a! I ,eniurs. This is dl'Urely win/win Uniontown, P A
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Geoff Dyer, President/CEO, Lifestyle Family
Fitness, Florida Kirk Stroud, Owner
"The SilverSneakers program is a well-organized Stroud's Fitness
Hurst, TX
program that offers endless benefits to both the
participants and the facility. The success of the 817~268~3488
program exemplifies that the benefits of physical
activity can be beneficial for all regardless of past Chick Barcelona, Owner
exercise history and present health status. Gold's Gym
HealthCare Dimensions has set up a fantastic Olympia, W A
model for the mutual benefit of both
improvement of senior wellness and health club 360~352~2533
financial gain."
Myrna Jacobson, Fitness Director, Red Ana Gutierrez, Membership Director
YMCA of Greater Whittier
Mountain Multigenerational Center, Whittier, CA
Mesa, AZ 562~907 ~6530
"The SilverSneakers Fitness Program has proven
to be a huge success. Since the program started Marianne Bucci, General Manager
two years ago, we have been able to serve two The Aerobic Center at Lynch Field
hundred more seniors per month, on average. Greensburg, P A
We've added classes at an additional facility, as
well as doubled our offerings at our original site. n4~834~2153
All departments at our YMCA have fallen in
love with our full-of-energy seniors."
Tricia Vieth, Senior Health & Fitness
Director, YMCA of Boulder Valley,
Boulder, CO
HealthCare Dimensions Incorporated. 9280 South Kyrene Road. Suite 134 . Tempe. Arizona. 85284 . 1.800.295.4993 . www.hcdimensions.com
Our current clients:
Alabama Missouri About HealthCare Dimensions
HealthSpring Humana
Humana New Jersey HealthCare Dimensions is a leading population health management company
Arizona Oxford Health Plans that designs and delivers innovative physical activity and preventive health programs
Health Net of Arizona, Inc. New Mexico that help health plans, insurance companies and employers improve constituent
Humana Humana
PacifiCare/Secure Horizons Lovelace Health Plan health, manage risk and reduce costs. Our programs are targeted to specific
of Arizona New York groups, such as our signature SilverSneakers@ Fitness Program for older adults.
Arkansas Capital District Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of everyone we touch.
Humana Physicians' Health Plan
California Empire BlueCross Our products
PacifiCare/Secure Horizons BlueShield
Colorado Independent Health The SilverSneakers Fitness Program. is the nation's foremost health management
Humana Oxford Health Plans solution, delivering unique physical activity and healthy lifestyle interventions
Kaiser Permanente Preferred Care designed specifically for older adults. Medicare health plans utilize the fully turnkey
PacifiCare/Secure Horizons North Carolina SilverSneakers Fitness Program to improve member health, manage risk and achieve
District of Columbia Humana
Humana North Dakota CMS's vision of measurable quality improvement, care coordination and lower cost.
Florida Medica StepsSM for Life is a self.directed, pedometer-measured walking and physical activity
Blue Cross and Blue Ohio program designed for non-Medicare populations that allows participants to take
Shield of Florida Anthem Blue Cross
Health First and Blue Shield control of their health by providing the tools, communications and motivation
Humana Humana necessary to achieve and maintain a healthier lifestyle.
Georgia Oklahoma WalkSport™ is an innovative mall walking program that offers individuals of all
Blue Cross and Blue Humana
Shield of Georgia PacifiCare/Secure Horizons ages a safe and accessible place to exercise. Through a proprietary card swipe and
Humana Oregon reward system, WalkSport helps improve the health of its participants by tracking,
Idaho Kaiser Permanente measuring and increasing their walking activities.
Humana of the Northwest
Illinois Pennsylvania Our growth
Humana Geisinger Health Plan
Indiana Highmark Blue Cross Since 1996, when the SilverSneakers Fitness Program was first made available to
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield more than 28,000 members of one Medicare+Choice (now Medicare Advantage)
and Blue Shield Puerto Rico health plan, the program has experienced phenomenal growth and acceptance.
Iowa Humana
Humana South Carolina By 2000, the program had expanded into the Medicare Supplement arena and
Kansas Humana was available to more than 475,000 members in ten health plans.
Humana Tennessee
Kentucky HealthSpring Today, more than 1.8 million Medicare beneficiaries in 35 states plus the District
Humana H~mana of Columbia and Puerto Rico are eligible for SilverSneakers through our partnerships
Louisiana Texas with 57 Medicare health plans and Medicare Supplement carriers. The program
Humana HealthSpring is delivered through a network of over 1,200 contracted fitness centers
Massachusetts Humana
Fallon Community PacifiCare/Secure Horizons throughout the country.
Health Plan of Texas Contacts
Michigan Utah
Humana Humana Gary Gorden Bob Gottschalk
Minnesota Virginia Vice President, Sales Executive Vice President
Humana Humana 800-295.4993, Ext. 193 800.295-4993, Ext. 214
Medica Health Plan Washington gary.gorden@hcdimensions.com bob;gottschalk@hcdimensions.com
Mississippi Group Health Cooperative
Humana Wisconsin
Humana
HealthCare Dimensions Incorporated. 9280 South Kyrene Road. Suite 134. Tempe. Arizona. 85284 . 1.800.295.4993 . www.hcdimensions.com
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SILVERSNEAKERS@PROVIDERAGREEMENT
This SiIverSneakers@ Provider Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into by and between
HEAL mCARE DIMENSIONS INCORPORATED, an Arizona corporation ("HCD"), and
, a Minnesota
Fitness Center ("Fitness Center").
PREAMBLE
WHEREAS, HCD has entered into agreements with health plans to provide fitness services,
benefits, and programs to Medicare Members within an established network of fitness centers;
WHEREAS, Fitness Center offers health and fitness programming and services;
WHEREAS, HCD would like to include Fitness Center, and Fitness Center desires to be
included, as a member ofthe network of fitness centers and an outlet for health plan-subsidized basic
fitness memberships and services; all on the terms and conditions as hereinafter set forth.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual premises set forth above and the
promises hereinafter appearing, and for other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency and
adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1. Definitions. Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms defmed in this Section 1 shall
have the meanings specified for all purposes of this Agreement.
a) "Account Manager" shall mean an HCD employee overseeing the Program
contemplated by this Agreement. As the official liaison between HCD and Health
Plan, and HCD and Fitness Center, this Account Manager will be responsible for
implementation and management of the Program.
b) "Agreement" shall mean this SilverSneakers@ Provider Agreement.
c) "Confidential Information" shall mean any Health Plan membership information or
HCD business expertise, manuals, guides, videos, contracts, trade secrets, and
financial projections, including compensation to be made to Fitness Center pursuant
to the terms of this Agreement.
d) "Fitness Center" shall mean an HCD approved health club, community based fitness
center, health facility, or independently owned fitness center, set forth in Exhibit A,
which has entered into this Agreement with HCD to be part of its SiIverSneakers@
Network, on the terms and conditions set forth herein.
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e) "Health Plan" shall mean any Local Health Plan and any other health plan or subset
thereof that is contracted with HCD to provide the Program to its members and whose
members may therefore utilize Fitness Center in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement.
f) "Local Health Plan" shall mean Humana and Medica and any additional health
plan, as designated by HCD from time to time, that has contracted with HCD to
provide the Program to its members in a geographic area proximate to Fitness Center.
g) "Member" shall mean a Health Plan Member eligible for the Program as determined by
Health Plan's criteria.
h) "Program" shall mean the HCD SilverSneakers@ Fitness Program, which includes
SilverSneakers@ Exercise Classes and basic fitness membership services for Members
provided through a network of fitness centers. The Program excludes all those
programs and services offered by Fitness Center which carry additional charges beyond
basic fitness membership services, such as racquetball, tennis, massage therapy, lessons
related to recreational sports, tournaments, and similar fee-based activities. If Fitness
Center already offers senior members (as defmed by Fitness Center) discounts on the
above programs, services, and facilities which carry additional charges, Members shall
also be entitled to such discounts. Also included in the Program are all facets presented
in Section 2 of this Agreement.
i) "Program Enrollee" shall mean a Member who has completed the Program
Enrollment Process and is eligible to participate in the Program.
j) "Program Enrollment Process" shall mean an organized series of introduction and
information forms and processes, as amended by HCD from time to time, to be
completed by Members on their fIrst visit to Fitness Center before they begin
participating in the Program.
k) "Program Participant" shall mean a Program Enrollee who, after completing the
Program Enrollment Rrocess, has used the Program at a fitness center in the
SilverSneakers@ Netwotk at least once in a given month.
1) "Program Visit" shall mean one distinct occasion, recorded and reported by Fitness
Center in accordance with procedures specified in the Reference Guide, during which
a Member enters Fitness Center to enroll in or use the Program.
m) "Readiness Review" shall mean HCD's review of the Fitness Center conducted by the
Account Manager prior to the Program Rollout Date to certify Fitness Center's
preparedness to provide the Program.
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n) "Reference Guide" shall mean the procedures and guidelines established by HCD for
participation in the SilverSneakers@ Network by Fitness Center and under which the
Program is administered. The Reference Guide, set forth as Exhibit C, may be amended,
modified, or customized from time to time by HCD.
0) "Senior AdvisorsM" shall mean a designated employee(s) of Fitness Center who shall
serve as a liaison to HCD and as a resource person for Members utilizing the
SilverSneakers@ Network, and be knowledgeable concerning all services provided by
Fitness Center to Members.
p) "SilverSneakers@ Exercise Classes" shall refer to the HCD-owned and managed
group exercise classes, the HCD-owned and registered trademark name
"SilverSneakers" and the accompanying logo, and all HCD/SilverSneakers@ materials
describing class formats and structure,
q) "SilverSneakers@ Network" shall mean, collectively, all fitness centers that have entered
into a SilverSneakers@ Provider Agreement with HCD.
r) "Term" shall mean the initial term of the Agreement and each successive one (1) year
period as provided in Section 4 of this Agreement.
2. Services to be Delivered by Fitness Center. In exchange for the compensation to be paid by
HCD, Fitness Center shall perform the following services:
a) Acceptance to and Participation in the SilverSneakers@ Network. In order to become
and remain a participant in the SilverSneakers@ Network, Fitness Center shall throughout
the Term of this Agreement comply with the Reference Guide, including all operations,
protocols, policies, procedures, follow-up guidelines, and health and safety standards.
HCD's execution of this Agreement shall serve as notice of Fitness Center's acceptance
into the SilverSneakers@ Network.
b) Member Program Rights. Following completion of the Program Enrollment Process,
any Member shall be entitled, at no charge (excepting any applicable Member
copayment specified by HCD), including those fees normally associated with initiation
or monthly dues, to establish a basic fitness membership with unrestricted hours at
Fitness Center, provided that such individual remains a Member and this Agreement
remains in effect. As part of the Program and accompanying membership to Fitness
Center, each Member will be entitled to full access to Fitness Center, and shall be
admitted to free health clinics and seminars, fitness challenges and testing, social events
and parties, and organized recreational sports that may be offered from time to time by
Fitness Center. Fitness Center shall not impose any charges on Members for Program
services covered under this Agreement. If a Member requests services after being
informed by Health Plan or Fitness Center that the services are not covered under the
Program, the Member shall be solely liable for payment.
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c) Program Implementation Process. To prepare for Program commencement, Fitness
Center agrees to participate in the following: I) an introductory session given by
BCD for Fitness Center management and staff; 2) coordination of the installation by
HCD ofa swipe card reader at Fitness Center, at HCD's expense, or demonstration of
electronic reporting from current system; 3) HCD-scheduled and led training in-
servIces for representatives from applicable Fitness Center departments; 4)
submission of and compliance with HCD-defined health and safety standards; 5)
HCD's Readiness Review, which shall be conducted for Fitness Center in order to
determine Program participation preparedness; and 6) an initial Program Enrollment
Process, which shall require representatives as needed from Fitness Center to enroll
new Members at Fitness Center.
d) Compliance with Health and Safety Standards. Fitness Center shall comply with all
health and safety standards as outlined in the Reference Guide. Evidence of
compliance with health and safety standards shall be provided at the time of HCD's
Readiness Review.
e) Program Enrollment Process. Fitness Center staff shall administer the Program
Enrollment Process for all Members upon their fIrst visit to Fitness Center and prior to
participation in the Program. The Program Enrollment Process will include at a
minimum the following procedures in accordance with the Reference Guide: 1) the
Member shall complete the SilverSneakers@ enrollment forms; 2) the Senior AdvisorsM
shall clear the Member for exercise prior to actual participation in the Program; 3) the
Member shall receive a SilverSneakers@ swipe card or facility membership swipe card,
and a clearance sticker for their Health Plan membership card; 4) the Member shall
receive a fitness demonstration for safe usage of exercise equipment and amenities, and
an orientation to Fitness Center programs and offerings. HCD shall supply
SilverSneakers@ swipe cards and master copies of enrollment forms to Fitness Center.
Fitness Center shall bear the cost of preparing and supplying the enrollment forms,
including the cost of Fitness Center membership cards if necessary, and will have
enrollment forms available for interested Members during all business hours. Fitness
Center shall also distribute replacement SilverSneakers@ swipe cards to Members as
needed.
f) SilverSneakers@ Classes. Fitness Center shall provide HCD's Level I group exercise
.- class, SilverSneakers@ Muscular Strength and Range of Movement, a minimum of
two days per week on non-consecutive days. All SiIverSneakers@ classes shall be
offered during Members' primary hours of utilization. Fitness Center agrees to add
additional classes if the current classes remain at capacity for four (4) or more
consecutive weeks, or as demand dictates, and will solely bear the costs of adding
such classes. Fitness Center and HCD agree to work cooperatively to add Level II
classes for more advanced students as needed.
g) SiIverSneakers@ Class Equipment. HCD shall ensure that Fitness Center has all
required equipment for the classes available by the Program Rollout Date, including
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chairs, elastic tubing with handles, hand-held weights and appropriate music, and
shall provide such equipment to Fitness Center as necessary. Following the Program
Rollout Date, Fitness Center shall be responsible for maintaining and replenishing the
equipment, and shall comply with the exact specifications for this equipment as
defined in the Reference Guide. In the event this Agreement is cancelled for any
reason prior to the completion of the initial Term of the Agreement, HCD shall have
the option of retaining ownership of all equipment provided to Fitness Center by
HCD.
h) Instructor Training Workshop. HCD will hold an instructor training workshop to
provide Fitness Center instructors with the necessary guidelines to teach the
SilverSneakers@ class according to Program specifications. The training workshop,
which will last approximately four (4) hours, will be led by an HCD representative
and will include the HCD-designed Instructor Manual, class protocols, formats and
choreography, and HCD accreditation as an official SilverSneakers@ instructor. Two
(2) instructors from Fitness Center will be able to attend the workshop at no charge;
additional instructors may attend the workshop for a nominal fee.
i) Senior AdvisorsM Program. Fitness Center shall designate one or more staff members as
the Senior AdvisorsM. The Senior Adviso~M shall be the designated resource person at
Fitness Center and shall be available during those hours that most closely follow the
Members' primary hours of utilization. HCD will schedule and provide mandatory
training for Senior AdvisorssM as well as updated training sessions.
j) Guest Pass Program. Health Plan may implement aguest pass program. Guests shall be
required to complete a Guest Pass and Physical Activity Waiver prior to utilizing Fitness
Center. Properly documented guest visits will be counted the same as Program Visits for
purposes of calculating Fitness Center's compensation.
k) Joint Marketing and Public Relations. Fitness Center agrees to allow HCD and Health
Plan to use the information provided in Exhibit A in marketing and advertising materials
and campaigns. All marketing and advertising materials, and materials intended for
distribution to Members prepared by Fitness Center that refer to the Program, HCD, or
Health Plan shall be approved by HCD prior to their distribution. Fitness Center agrees
to make best efforts to coordinate all media communications through the HCD Public
Relations Department, and immediately inform the HCD Public Relations Department of
all media inquires regarding the Program, HCD, or Health Plan.
1) Limited Fitness Center Use of HCD Trademarks. Logos. and Copyrighted Materials.
Fitness Center agrees that for the Term of this Agreement, all external marketing and
advertising of the SilverSneakers@ name, logo, identity, format, and materials will first
be approved in writing by HCD, and that at the conclusion of this Agreement, Fitness
Center shall cease all advertising, marketing, and references to HCD's property,
including the SilverSneakers@ name, logo, identity, format, and materials. At no time
during the Term of this Agreement shall Fitness Center refer to HCD-createdprograms
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and/or classes under any title or name other than SilverSneakers@ or other authorized,
HCD-owned trademarks. Upon termination of this Agreement, HCD shall retain all
rights to the SilverSneakers@ name, logo, identity, format, and materials, and Fitness
Center shall have no further right to use the same.
m) Customer Service. Fitness Center agrees that in the event any disagreement arises
between Fitness Center, HCD and/or Health Plan on any matter whatsoever, HCD,
Fitness Center, and/or Health Plan or any subset thereof shall work with the other
party(ies) to reach a resolution ofthe disagreement, and no one shall involve Members in
any matter concerning such a disagreement.
n) Reporting Obligations of Fitness Center. By the fifth (5th) day of each month, Fitness
Center shall report Program utilization for the previous month to HCD. Program
utilization reporting shall consist of all a) SilverSneakers@ forms, including enrollment
forms completed during the previous month, and b) visits for the month, which shall be
reported by one of two options: SilverSneakers@ swipe card reader or electronic
reporting.
1) Swipe Card Reader Option. Fitness Center agrees to allow HCD to install and
maintain a swipe card reader, at HCD's expense, at a central location in Fitness
Center, and provide a working electrical outlet and telephone line accessibility for
the swipe card reader during the Term of the Agreement. Fitness Center agrees to
direct Members to the swipe card reader immediately upon each visit to Fitness
Center. Fitness Center shall immediately contact HCD in the event the swipe card
reader becomes damaged or broken, or ceases functioning for any other reason, and
allow reasonable access to HCD for service to the swipe card reader. In the event the
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swipe card reader is not functional, Fitness Center agrees to track and report visits as
specified in the HCD Reference Guide. Upon termination or cancellation of this
Agreement, Fitness Center shall return the swipe card reader to HCD.
2) Monthly Electronic Reporting Option. Members' daily visits and utilization shall
be recorded in a manner similar to other dues paying members via Fitness Center's
computer tracking system. At the end of each month, Fitness Center shall prepare a
report summarizing activity and containing the required data elements and submit it
electronically to HCD by the fifth (5th) day of the following month. The required
file format and data elements are defined in the Reference Guide.
0) Fitness Center Meeting Space and Participation. Subject to the approval of Fitness
Center, Health Plan shall be able to display Health Plan marketing brochures, banners,
posters, et cetera within Fitness Center. Additionally, subject to the approval of Fitness
Center, Health Plan may hold enrollment meetings, health fairs, health and wellness
classes, and public relations activities within Fitness Center. All such functions are
restricted to availability and must be scheduled with reasonable preparation time.
Approval for such requests will notbe unreasonably withheld. All distribution of any
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Health Plan materials, including brochures, banners, and posters, as well as any activity
or event shall be coordinated directly with and approved by the HCD Account Manager.
p) Ouality Assurance Program. As a provider of fitness services to Members, Fitness
Center acknowledges the importance of quality management systems in providing
quality customer service. Therefore, Fitness Center shall, with the support of HCD,
cooperate in a quality assurance program to ensure quality customer service. Such
cooperation shall include compliance with Fitness Center operations reviews and
corrective procedures as defined in the Reference Guide.
q) Member Retention Activities. Fitness Center agrees to offer and participate in
activities designed to encourage the frequent and ongoing participation of Members
enrolled in the Program. Such activities may be a part ofthe Fitness Center's existing
member retention efforts, or may be based on HCD's member retention program.
r) Research Studies. Fitness Center shall notify HCD of any and all research or clinical
studies involving Members or the Program. Fitness Center shall not proceed with
such studies without the prior written approval ofHCD. Fitness Center shall provide
study findings and results to HCD prior to any publication or presentation of such
findings or results.
s) Fitness Center Staff Oualifications. All group exercise i~structors and fitness
professionals who come in contact with Members shall be qualified for their
respective positions, including CPR certification, a minimum of two (2) years
teaching experience, certification from a nationally recognized fitness association,
and/or a two (2) or four (4) year degree in exercise science or related field. HCD
accepted certification organizations include, but are not limited to, HCD Certification
for Older Adult Group Exercise Instructors, the American College of Sports Medicine
(ACSM), American Council on Exercise (ACE), the Aerobics and Fitness
Association (AF AA), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA),
the Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research, YMCA, and NET A. SilverSneakers@
class instructors must have completed the HCD instructor training workshop prior to
teaching SiIverSneakers@ classes.
t) Program Training for Fitness Center Staff. Fitness Center staff, including front desk
staff, group exercise instructors, fitness professionals, Senior AdvisorssM, and other
Fitness Center employees who have regular contact with Members are required to
attend HCD training in-services prior to commencement of the Program and as
needed thereafter to account for staff turnover and to ensure proper service for
Members.
u) Membership Conversion. Fitness Center agrees that Members who are currently
members of Fitness Center will be able to "freeze" those memberships for the
duration of this Agreement so that they may attend Fitness Center under the
subsidized Program. At the time this Agreement terminates, or if applicable
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Members terminate their membership in Health Plan, those Members will then be
responsible for the remaining terms of their individual memberships with Fitness
Center.
v) SilverSneakers@Network Reciprocity. For the Term of this Agreement, all Members
utilizing the Program will be allowed, after completing the Program Enrollment
Process and receiving a clearance sticker for their Health Plan membership card, to
visit any and all SilverSneakers@ Network fitness centers. Members will enroll at the
primary fitness center of their choice and visit any other fitness center upon showing
their Health Plan membership card with a clearance sticker and recording their visit at
the fitness center by use of the swipe card reader or other means as defined in the
Reference Guide. All fitness centers, including the undersigned, will accept
Members and be compensated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
Reciprocity rights under this Agreement shall not include locations of Fitness Center
or other affiliated facilities not specifically set forth in Exhibit A.
w) Managing the SilverSneakers@ Experience. Fitness Center shall work cooperatively
with HCD to implement strategies to manage the SilverSneakers@ experience within
the Fitness Center. HCD 'Yill provide tools that support seniors, many of them
experiencing a fitness center environment for the first time, at no cost to Fitness
Center. Experience management initiatives include SilverSneakers@ banners for the
entry/front desk area, the group exercise room and the general workout area, branded
T-shirts to be worn by class instructors, name tags to be worn by Senior Advisors,
posters, bulletin board materials and other materials. Managing the SilverSneakers
experience is crucial to the success of the Program.
3. Compensation. Fitness Center shall be compensated by HCD for services offered to
Members during the Term of this Agreement as follows:
a) Membership Compensation. As payment for Program services, HCD shall pay
Fitness Center according to the schedule set forth in Exhibit B for services provided
on or after the Program Rollout Date. Compensation paid by HCD is inclusive of any
and all taxes which Fitness Center may be required to pay to any governmental
authority .
b) Financial Transaction. HCD will make payment to Fitness Center via check or other
payment procedure as may be mutually agreed upon by Fitness Center and HCD.
c) Hold Harmless. Fitness Center agrees that it shall look to HCD for payment for
Program services provided to Members under this Agreement. Fitness Center agrees
that in no event shall Fitness Center bill, charge, or collect payment from a Member
for services provided pursuant to this Agreement. In the. event a Member provides
payment to Fitness Center for services provided pursuant to this Agreement, HCD
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retains the right to deduct an equivalent amount from the compensation payable to
Fitness Center for the purpose of Member reimbursement.
4. Term.
a) Initial Term. This Agreement will commence on December 1, 2005, and shall
continue in full force and effect until December 31, 2006, subject to cancellation as
provided in Section 5 below.
b) Program Rollout Date. The Program Rollout Date shall be a date following the
commencement of this Agreement, communicated to Fitness Center by HCD.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Fitness Center shall not permit
Members to use the Program prior to the Program Rollout Date.
c) Renewal of Agreement. This Agreement shall be automatically renewed for successive
one year terms after the initial Term unless either party gives notice of termination at
least ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of the initial Term or the current renewal
Term ofthe Agreement or unless the Agreement is canceled pursuant to Section 5 below.
5. Cancellation.
a) Change in Terms: Poor Usage. HCD retains, upon thirty (30) days written notice, the
right to terminate this Agreement for any location of Fitness Center in Exhibit A on the
basis of poor usage of Fitness Center by Members or upon termination or change in
terms of a Local Health Plan's contract with HCD. In the event HCD removes Fitness
Center from the SilverSneakers@ Network, Fitness Center shall be compensated per this
Agreement for services rendered up to and including the date of cancellation.
b) Bankruptcy. Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement, if at any time there shall
be filed by or against a party to this Agreement, in any court, tribunal, administrative
agency, or any other forum having jurisdiction, pursuant to any applicable law, either of
the United States or of any state, a petition in bankruptcy or insolvency or for
reorganization or for the appointment of a receiver, trustee, or conservator of all or a
portion of the party's property, or if a party makes an assignment for the benefit of
creditors, and if this action is not dismissed after ninety (90) calendar days, this
Agreement may be immediately canceled and terminated by the other party.
c) Material Breach. Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing the other
party with a minimum of thirty (30) days prior written notice in the event the other party
commits a material breach of any provision of this Agreement. The notice must specifY
the nature of said material breach. The breaching party shall have thirty (30) days from
receipt of the notice to correct the material breach. In the event the breaching party fails
to cure the. material breach within the thirty (30) day period, this Agreement shall
automatically terminate upon completion of the thirty (30) days notice period,
notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement.
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d) Unresolved Corrective Action. If the four (4) step corrective action process, as defined
in the Reference Guide, has been exhausted, and an issue(s) remains unresolved, HCD
reserves the right to cancel this Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice to Fitness
Center.
e) Early Termination. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, HCD
may terminate this Agreement at any time upon notice to Fitness Center due to 1)
failure of Fitness Center to maintain necessary insurance coverage as required by this
Agreement; 2) apparently permanent closure of Fitness Center during normally
scheduled operating hours resulting in denial of Program services to Members without
advance notice to HCD; or 3) HCD's determination that the health or safety of
Members may be in jeopardy if this Agreement is not terminated.
f) Default. In the event that Fitness Center defaults under this Agreement or the
Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 5(c) or Section 5(e), HCD may, at its
sole discretion and without limiting other remedies' available to HCD at law or in
equity, withhold payment of any amounts otherwise due and payable to Fitness
Center under this Agreement.
6. Exclusivity. Fitness Center agrees to an exclusive relationship with HCD during the Term of
this Agreement for all fully subsidized Medicare memberships, programs, products, and
services, and Fitness Center will not contract with any health plan, insurance plan, or third
party benefits administrator to provide services that may compete in any way with the
services being offered by HCD. For the purposes of this Exclusivity provision, "fully
subsidized" shall mean that the member does not provide any direct payment to Fitness
Center.
7. Confidentiality . All Confidential Information between HCD and Fitness Center,
including the provisions of this Agreement, are shared in strictest confidence. During the
Term and at all times thereafter, Fitness Center shall not divulge, furnish or make
accessible to anyone or use in any way (other than use in the ordinary course of providing
services under this Agreement) any Confidential Information. Upon completion of this
Agreement or in the event of its termination, Fitness Center shall return to HCD all of
HCD's materials used in the provision of the Program, including the Reference Guide
and Member files.
8. Agreement Not to Compete. Fitness Center agrees that during the Term and for a period
of one (1) year after the completion or termination of this Agreement, Fitness Center
shall not contract directly with Local Health Plan (as defined) to provide fully subsidized
Medicare memberships, programs, products, or services that may compete in any way with
the services being offered by HCD.
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9. Member Contact. Fitness Center agrees not to directly contact Members during the Term
of this Agreement in regard to business related matters. pertaining to the Program, such
as, but not limited to, switching health care plans, disenrolling, enrolling with other
health care plans or similar entities, or contracting directly with Fitness Center instead of
HCD and Health Plan.
10. Enforceability. Fitness Center acknowledges and agrees as follows:
a) The amount of payment by HCD pursuant to the Agreement shall not define, limit, or
evidence the amount of damages, if any, to which HCD may be entitled as a result of
the breach by Fitness Center of any of the provisions of this Agreement; and
b) Should any provision herein be determined by any court of competent jurisdiction to
be illegal, invalid or unenforceable in any respect, in whole or in part, the offending
provisions shall not affect the enforceability of the remaining provisions of this
Agreement.
11. Fitness Center Waiver of Claims: Insurance: Indemnity. Unless caused by HCD's or
Health Plan's negligence or intentional wrongdoing, Fitness Center hereby waives and
releases all claims against HCD and Health Plan, and/or any of their respective officers,
directors, shareholders, employees, or representatives, in respect of a Member
participating in the SilverSneakers@ Network, and HCD and Health Plan shall not be
liable for injury to person or damage to property sustained by Health Plan's Members as a
result of participation in Fitness Center or any activities which may be undertaken in or
sponsored by Fitness Center, including but not limited to any accident, or from any
occurrence, act, or from negligence or omission on the part of Fitness Center or any
employee or agent thereof Fitness Center shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless
HCD and Health. Plan and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees,
and representatives, on a current basis, from any and all claims, demands, suits,
liabilities, damages, obligations, and expenses (including without limitation reasonable
attorneys' fees) arising out of or in any way related to Fitness Center's performance
under this Agreement or participation of any Members in any activities undertaken in
connection with or relating to this Agreement, except to the extent caused by HCD's or
Health Plan's negligence or intentional wrongdoing.
Fitness Center shall obtain and maintain in force general liability insurance coverage in an
amount of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, and shall cause HCD to be named as an
additional insured thereunder, and shall cause such insurance to provide that the carrier will
provide HCD written notice of expiration, termination, or cancellation at least thirty (30)
days prior to any expiration, termination, or cancellation of such policy. As proof of the
aforementioned, Fitness Center shall provide from time to time to HCD a certificate of
insurance within ten (10) days of request by HCD.
Both parties agree that to the extent permitted by law, HCD and Fitness Center shall
cooperate with one another in the defense of any claim arising from alleged tortious acts of
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their respective officers, shareholders, employees, or agents and to give one another written
notice of any claims covered by this paragraph.
12. Notices. Unless expressly provided otherwise, all notices, requests, demands and other
communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be
deemed to have been duly given, made and received when sent by 1) facsimile transmission
using equipment that provides automatic verification of transmission; 2) hand delivery,
including by a recognized courier service; or 3) registered or certified mail, postage prepaid,
return receipt requested, addressed as set forth below:
Ifto HCD: If to Fitness Center:
Mary K. Swanson, President/CEO
HealthCare Dimensions Incorporated
9280 South Kyrene Road, Suite 134
Tempe, Arizona 85284
Either party may alter the address to which communications or copies are to be sent by
giving notice of such change of address in conformity with the provisions of this Section 12
for the giving of notice.
13. Medicare Compliance. In recognition that Health Plan and its subcontractors are obligated
to comply with all applicable federal governmental regulations regarding services to
Medicare members, HCD and Fitness Center mutually agree to comply with the
following.
a) Compliance with Federal and State Laws. For the Term of this Agreement, HCD and
Fitness Center shall comply with all federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services (CMS) Rules and Regulations regarding services provided to Medicare
Members. HCD and Fitness Center agree to comply with all laws applicable to
individuals and entities receiving federal funds and all other applicable federal and
state laws, regulations and governmental issuances.
b) Government Right to Inspect. HCD and Fitness Center shall give the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (RRS) and U.S. General Accounting
Office (GAO), and their authorized designees, the right to audit, evaluate and inspect
all records relating to services furnished to Health Plan Members during the term of
this Agreement. Upon termination of the Agreement, all records relating to the Program
shall be forwarded immediately to HCD by Fitness Center and shall become the sole
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c) Privacy/Confidentiality. HCD and Fitness Center agree to safeguard the privacy of
any information that identifies a particular Health Plan Member in accordance with
federal and state laws and Health Plan policy and to maintain Health Plan Members'
records in an accurate and timely manner.
d) Non-Discrimination. HCD and Fitness Center agree to render the services
contemplated herein without regard to race, age, sex, religion, creed, color, national
origin, health factors, such as medical condition (including mental as well as physical
illness), claims experience, receipt of health care, medical history, genetic
information, evidence of insurability (including conditions arising out of acts of
domestic violence), and disability or ancestry of any Member. During the Term of
this Agreement, HCD and Fitness Center shall not unlawfully discriminate against
any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national
origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital
status, age, or sex. HCD and Fitness Centershall comply with the provisions of all
applicable local, state, and federal equal employment opportunity, fair employment,
and affirmative action laws and regulations.
e) Exclusion of Certain Persons. HCD and Fitness Center shall not employ any
individual who is known to be excluded from participation in Medicare under Section
1128 or 1128A of the Social Security Act.
f) External Review. HCD and Fitness Center agree to cooperate with all independent
quality review and improvement organization activities required by CMS and/or
Health Plan pertaining to the provision of services to Health Plan Members.
g) Professionally-Recognized Standards. HCD and Fitness Center shall provide the
Program to Health Plan Members in a manner consistent with quality assurance
standards, the Reference Guide, and professionally-recognized standards of fitness
and wellness programs.
h) Compliance with Health Plan Policies, Procedures and Programs. HCD and Fitness
Center agree to comply with all applicable Health Plan policies, procedures and
quality assurance programs pertaining to the Program implemented by and reasonably
required by Health Plan. HCD and Fitness Center agree to comply with all applicable
terms of the contract agreement between HCD and Health Plan for the provision of
the Program at Fitness Center.
14. Miscellaneous.
a) Severability. Should anyone or more of the provisions of this Agreement or of any
agreement entered into pursuant to this Agreement be determined to be illegal or
unenforceable, all. other provisions of this Agreement and of each other agreement
entered into pursuant to this Agreement shall be given effect separately from the
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provision or provisions determined to be illegal or unenforceable and shall not be
affected thereby.
b) Choice of Law: Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the intemallaws of the State of Arizona without giving effect to any
choice of law or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Arizona or
any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application ofthe laws of any jurisdiction
other than the State of Arizona. The parties agree that the proper venue for any
proceeding at law or in equity shall be Maricopa County, Arizona, and the parties
waive any right to object to such venue.
c) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by
different parties hereto in separate counterparts, with the same effect as if all parties had
signed the same document. All such counterparts shall be deemed an original, shall be
construed together and shall constitute one and the same instrument.
d) Integration. This Agreement, together with any Exhibits and Schedules hereto,
represents the entire understanding and agreement among the parties with respect to the
subject matter hereof and shall supersede any prior writings, understandings, or
agreements among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof.
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e) Sale of Business/Transfer of Assets. If Fitness Center desires to sell or transfer its
business to another entity, Fitness Center shall so advise HCD in writing at least ninety
(90) days prior to the sale or transfer date. Fitness Center warrants and covenants this
Agreement will be part of the sale or transfer, and will be assumed by the new entity and
that the new entity will honor and be fully bound by the terms and conditions of the
Agreement. Notwithstanding the above, ifHCD, in its sole discretion, is of the opinion
the Agreement cannot be satisfactorily performed by the assuming entity or does not
wish to continue the Agreement with that entity for whatever reason, HCD may
terminate this Agreement by giving Fitness Center thirty (30) days written notice.
t) Authority to Sign. The individual signing below on behalf of Fitness Center
represents and warranties that he/she has all requisite corporate power and authority
to enter into this Agreement on behalf of Fitness Center.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have agreed as set forth above.
HEALTHCARE DIMENSIONS INC.
an Arizona corporation Name of Fitness Center
Signature Signature
Mary K. Swanson
Printed Name
President/Chief Executive Officer
Title
Date Date
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EXIllBIT A
FITNESS CENTER INFORMATION
THE INFORMATION IN THE BOX BELOW IS INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION TO
HEALTH PLAN MEMBERS. PLEASE MAKE SURE IT IS ACCURATE.
Center Name:
Center Physical Address:
Center Phone Number: ( )
Center Web Site Address:
The following checked amenities are included as part of Fitness Center basic membership and
will be provided to SilverSneakers Members at no additional cost:
D Cardio/Strength Equipment D Hot Tub/Whirlpool
D Aerobics Area D Year-Round Swimming Pool
D Steam and/or Sauna D Seasonal Swimming Pool (not available throughout the year)
Center Fax: ( )
D Direct Fax D Need to call first
Center Email:
Who is resoonsible for dailv Fitness Center ooerations (i.e., owner, fleneral manafler):
Contact Person:
Contact Title:
Contact Phone: ( )
Contact Fax: ( )
Contact Email:
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EXlDBIT A (continued)
Mailin
Mailing Address:
i not the same as on
Payment Name:
Payment Address:
Attention:
.
Please indicate which method you choose to report your monthly Program utilization data:
LJ SilverSneakers Swipe Card Reader
LJ Fitness Center's Computer (Providing HCD with an Excel or tab delimited text file each
month with the following information for each SilverSneakers visit: Member's ill number,
member's first name, member's last name, date of visit, time of visit.)
TAXPAYER CERTIFICATION
Employer identification number
OR
Social. Security number
Business Name:
(If not the same as on previous page)
LJ Individual/sole proprietor LJ Partnership
CI Corporation CI Exempt from backup withholding
CI Other
By signing this Agreement, I certify that all information provided above is true and correct to the
best of my knowledge.
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EXlDBIT B
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE
1. Program Utilization. HCD shall compensate Fitness Center $3.00 per Program Visit, up
to a maximum of $ 30.00 per Program Participant per month. Program Visits will be
documented and reported by Fitness Center as specified in the HCD Reference Guide.
2. Minimum Payment Guarantee. With the exception of the month in which Program Rollout
occurs, Fitness Center is guaranteed a minimum monthly payment of $250 per location of
Fitness Center identified in Exhibit A, regardless of the number of Program Visits to Fitness
Center. For the month in which Program Rollout occurs, the Minimum Payment Guarantee
will be pro-rated based on the number of days remaining in the month beginning with the
Program Rollout Date.
3. SilverSneakers@ Support Fund. A total of $500 per location of Fitness Center identified in
Exhibit A shall be made available to Fitness Center during the Term of the Agreement in the
form ofthe SilverSneakers Support Fund. The SilverSneakers Support Fund shall be used to
directly promote and/or support the Program. Qualifying expenses must be incurred during
the Term of the Agreement, and include, but are not limited to, replacement equipment for
the SilverSneakers class, promotional events targeted to increase participation in the
Program, and facility upgrades directly related to the Program. Fitness Center shall obtain
prior approval from the HCD Account Manager for the event, activity, or cause to which the
monies are to be applied. HCD shall then reimburse Fitness Center for the approved
incurred expenses.
4. Payment Schedule. Payment for Program Utilization shall be either mailed or processed for
direct deposit by HCD by the last day of the month following the month in which Program
Visits occurred ("following month"), provided HCD receives Fitness Center's monthly
utilization data by the fifth (5th) day of the following month. In the event Fitn,ess Center's
utilization data is received after the fifth (5th) day of the following month but before the last
day of the following month, payment for Program utilization shall be made by HCD within
30 days of receipt of the utilization data. In the event the utilization data is not received by
the last day of the following month, HCD will be unable to report the utilization to the
sponsoring Health Planes), and therefore shall not provide payment to Fitness Center for that
month.
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EXIllBIT C
REFERENCE GUIDE
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