COLUMBUS — The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP), a division of the Ohio Department of Insurance, has launched its annual Medicare Checkup events to help Ohioans prepare for the upcoming Medicare open enrollment period, which runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7.

During open enrollment, Medicare participants can review their current coverage and make plan selections for 2026. OSHIIP will host both in-person and virtual events across the state, offering guidance on Medicare basics, coverage changes, prescription drug options, financial assistance programs, and strategies to lower out-of-pocket costs.

Prior to Oct. 15, the sessions will focus on education and preparation. Once enrollment begins, participants will have the opportunity for personalized plan comparisons an

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