Learn about Medicare on Wednesday at Alliance Senior Center

ALLIANCE – As the 2022 Medicare open enrollment period approaches, the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) will conduct a free Medicare Check-up Day event at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Alliance Senior Center to educate participants about Medicare basics, coverage options, and financial assistance programs.

The senior center is at 602 W. Vine St.

During Medicare open enrollment, Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, Ohioans can:

• Determine if their existing coverage will continue to meet their health insurance needs.
• Stay on Original Medicare and shop for a stand-alone Part D prescription drug plan.
• Select a Medicare Advantage plan, which provides comprehensive health benefits, typically including prescription drug coverage.
• Utilize certain financial assistance programs.

Medicare is releasing 2022 plan information on Oct. 1 at www.medicare.gov.

In addition to on-site events, which are subject to change or cancellation, OSHIIP is holding virtual Medicare Check-up Day webinars on Mondays from Sept. 20 to Nov. 30.

For a full outreach schedule and event registration, visit www.insurance.ohio.gov. OSHIIP staff is available Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1-800-686-1578 and OSHIIPmail@insurance.ohio.gov to provide assistance.