Ohioans new to Medicare invited to attend 'Welcome to Medicare' virtual town hall

Ohio Department of Insurance Director Judith L. French and representatives from the department's Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) are hosting a free “Welcome to Medicare” virtual town hall educational event April 2 from 11 a.m. to noon for Ohioans new to Medicare.

OSHIIP's Medicare experts will provide an overview of Medicare, Part A and B benefits, Part D prescription drug coverage, Medicare supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans, eligibility, enrollment, financial assistance and important deadlines.

Last year, OSHIIP, the state's official Medicare educational and counseling program, through its different engagement services, counseled and educated 615,500 people and saved Ohioans $37.2 million by helping them identify suitable coverage options and financial assistance.

Virtual town hall registration can be done from this link at insurance.ohio.gov. OSHIIP also conducts monthly Welcome to Medicare webinars and individual Medicare counseling. OSHIIP's Medicare experts are also available at 800-686-1578 and oshiipmail@insurance.ohio.gov to answer Medicare questions.

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