COLUMBUS – 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 on March 14 at 11 a.m. for Ohioans new to Medicare. 

The virtual town hall kicks off OSHIIP’s free in-person and virtual “Welcome to Medicare” statewide events that will run April through June. OSHIIP is the official Medicare educational and counseling program in Ohio.

After an introduction from French, OSHIIP representatives will provide an overview of Medicare, Part A and B benefits, Part D prescription drug coverage, Medicare supplemental insurance plans, Medicare Advantage plans, eligibility, enrollment, financial assistance, important deadlines, and take questions. 

Registration is required for the virtual town hall and can be done at insurance.ohio.gov.