Medicare webinars available free for Ohioans nearing age 65

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP), a program of the Ohio Department of Insurance, is hosting free “Welcome to Medicare.”

Conducted by OSHIIP staff in an interactive setting with one-on-one follow-up opportunities, the free webinars provide an overview of Medicare, Part A and B benefits, Part D prescription drug coverage, Medicare supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans, eligibility, enrollment, and coverage options.

Last year, OSHIIP saved Ohioans $30.4 million by helping them identify suitable coverage options and financial assistance programs. More than 462,000 people received assistance through counseling and events.

Visit www.insurance.ohio.gov to view the Welcome to Medicare webinars schedule and to register. OSHIIP staff is available at 1-800-686-1578 and OSHIIPmail@insurance.ohio.gov to answer Medicare questions.

This article originally appeared on The Repository: Medicare webinars available free for Ohioans nearing age 65

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