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How to apply for OSHIIP — Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (Medicare Counseling)

Ohio Department of Insurance — administers OSHIIP (Ohio's federal SHIP — State Health Insurance Assistance Program)

Who it's for

OSHIIP provides free, confidential, unbiased Medicare counseling to Ohio residents. Trained volunteers help with: Medicare Part A/B/C/D plan selection; Medicare Savings Programs enrollment; appeals; billing disputes; long-term care insurance questions. Statewide via 12 AAA partner offices + local county sponsors. Call 1-800-686-1578 to find local OSHIIP counselor.

Ohio's SHIP (Medicare counseling). Free service — value is in informed plan choice that can save $1,000s annually.

What you'll need

Medicare card
Current insurance info

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 1-800-686-1578

Renewals

annual

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