Free Medicare Check-Up Day Event Coming to Lucas County
The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP),
a division of the Ohio Department of Insurance, will visit
Lucas County to hold a Medicare Check-Up Day event on
Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at the Sylvania
Senior Center located at 7140 Sylvania Ave in Sylvania.
The event is a presentation only
and will begin at 1:00pm.
"Medicare Open Enrollment is a once-a-year opportunity for
Ohioans who are enrolled in Medicare to compare plans and
find one that fits their needs at a price that's right for
them," said Jillian Froment, director of the Ohio Department
of Insurance. "We are holding Medicare Check-Up Day events
statewide to ensure Ohioans have access to up-to-date
information they need to better understand their options for
2019." During Medicare's annual open enrollment, Ohioans
can:
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Change or continue current prescription
drug plan;
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Select a Medicare Advantage Plan,
designed for comprehensive health and drug coverage;
and
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Learn about recent updates to plan
changes and financial assistance programs.
Protecting Against Fraud and Identity Theft
Froment
advises Ohioans to be aware of predatory sales practices
during open enrollment. The Ohio Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
will be present at Check-Up Day events to encourage Medicare
recipients to protect their Medicare card and explain how to
avoid fraudulent behavior. Consumers that suspect wrongdoing
should call the department's Fraud and Enforcement hotline
at 1-800-686-1527 or the SMP at 1-800-488-6070.
Those unable
to attend a Medicare Check-Up Day event can contact OSHIIP
at 1-800-686-1578, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5
p.m., or call Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227),
24 hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week. Information including
specific plan details is available at
www.medicare.gov.
To view a
complete listing of Medicare Check-Up Day events, visit
OSHIIP's Medicare Check-Up and Annual Enrollment page at
www.insurance.ohio.gov/Consumer/OSHIIP/SitePages/CheckUpDays.aspx.
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