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Sunshine Health at the YMCA: Free Wellness & Fitness Benefits for Eligible Members
Sunshine Health has partnered with YMCAs across Florida to provide free YMCA memberships for qualifying Medicaid members and their families—making it easier than ever to stay active, improve your health, and connect with your community. This partnership expands access to high-quality wellness programs while helping families build lifelong healthy habits.
Free YMCA Membership for Sunshine Health Members
Eligible Sunshine Health Medicaid members—including those enrolled in Child Welfare and Serious Mental Illness specialty plans—can receive a $0‑cost YMCA membership simply by presenting their Sunshine Health ID card at participating YMCA locations. This benefit is available for individuals or families living in the same household.
What Your Free YMCA Membership Includes
Sunshine Health members enjoy full access to YMCA amenities, programs, and community spaces designed to support better health and well-being:
✔ Unlimited YMCA Facility Access
Enjoy wellness centers, indoor pools, strength equipment, cardio machines, and community fitness areas.
✔ Free Group Fitness Classes
Choose from yoga, cycling, strength training, water aerobics, and more—led by certified instructors.
✔ Free Swim Lessons for Kids & Teens
Sunshine Health covers swim lessons for members under 21 through the YMCA’s progressive water safety program, helping youth gain confidence and vital life skills.
✔ Family-Friendly Amenities
Access child watch services, teen centers, basketball courts, and inclusive wellness programming for all ages.
✔ Virtual Fitness with Y360
Work out from home with on-demand classes, meditation, and healthy living resources available online.
Who Is Eligible?
You may qualify for a free Sunshine Health YMCA membership if you are enrolled in:
- Sunshine Health Medicaid
- Sunshine Health Child Welfare Specialty Plan
- Sunshine Health Serious Mental Illness (SMI) Specialty Plan
How to Enroll
Becoming a YMCA member through Sunshine Health is simple:
- Bring your Sunshine Health Medicaid or plan ID card to a participating YMCA.
- Visit the front desk and complete a short membership form.
- Once verified, enjoy instant, no‑cost access to your YMCA benefits.
Why Sunshine Health Partners with the YMCA
Sunshine Health and the YMCA share a mission—to strengthen community health by increasing access to wellness programs that support the mind, body, and spirit. This partnership improves health outcomes by bringing fitness, swim safety, and community support within reach for every family.
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Members of your family, such as your spouse, partner, or children, can enjoy Partner Pricing and join the YMCA for up to 40% off their membership rate! Plus, this discount applies to all new membership types, meeting all of our members’ unique family needs.
To register your family for this special offer, visit your local YMCA family center and ask the front desk about Partner Pricing for your family.
Membership at the Y is more than just access to a gym! Below are some of the benefits all members enjoy. Our aim is to help you grow stronger in spirit, mind, and body.
Make the Most of Your Membership
Enjoy unique amenities!
Just like every neighborhood we serve, each YMCA family center is unique, too. Additional benefits may be available including heated and indoor pools, saunas, racquetball courts, and state-of-the-art wellness and weight equipment. To learn more, please choose a Y location and review their amenities on our website, reach out to our Member Services team, or request a tour.
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