ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - More than two million Ohioans are enrolled in the federal health insurance program and it's time to review your healthcare needs.
The Allen County Council on Aging hosting a Medicare update with a staff member from the Ohio Department of Insurance. They encourage seniors to look over their plans to see if it's still the best one for them. They say that there are times things can change and if you don't review your policy it could cost you.
"There was one plan from last year to this year that the premium tripled. And a lot of folks just got caught by that because if you do nothing at all it's going to roll over into next year. So it's really important to at least have the folks here or have us at OSHIIP review it to make sure there aren't any surprises coming up," suggested David Painter, Ohio Department of Insurance company liaison.
The time to make any changes is October 15th through December 7th. Seniors also got the chance for some health screenings while visiting the Allen County Council on Aging. If you have questions, you can contact your local Council on Aging.
