Headlines 8 April 2023

‘Welcome to Medicare’ educational event coming to Hillsboro

By
Ohio Department of Insurance

The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP), the state's official Medicare educational and counseling program, is holding free in-person "Welcome to Medicare" events in the Cincinnati area in April and May. OSHIIP is a program of the Ohio Department of Insurance.

During the events, OSHIIP representatives provide an overview of Medicare, Part A and B benefits, Part D prescription drug coverage, Medicare supplemental insurance plans, Medicare Advantage plans, eligibility, enrollment, financial assistance, and important deadlines. One-on-one follow-up counseling sessions can be scheduled.

Cincinnati-area events schedule:

• April 11, 2 p.m., Sharonville Community Center, 10990 Thornview Dr. in Cincinnati

• May 9, 2 p.m., Union Township Senior Center, 4350 Aicholtz Rd. in Cincinnati

• May 16, 2 p.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Ln. in Cincinnati

• May 19, 12:30 p.m., Highland County Senior Citizens Center, 185 Muntz St. in Hillsboro. RSVP to (937) 393-4745

Last year, OSHIIP through its different engagement services counseled and educated nearly 600,000 people and saved Ohioans on Medicare $46 million by helping them identify suitable coverage options and financial assistance.

To access the in-person and virtual Welcome to Medicare events schedules, visit insurance.ohio.gov. OSHIIP representatives are also available at 800-686-1578 and oshiipmail@insurance.ohio.gov to answer Medicare questions.

For Medicare information and tips, answers to frequently asked questions and insight into how to avoid Medicare scams, visit insurance.ohio.gov and medicare.gov. 
 

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