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Medicare Counseling (OSHIIP)

Free, unbiased help choosing and using Medicare — plans, supplements, prescription coverage — through Ohio's OSHIIP program and visiting counselors at Gesher.

Information last reviewed July 2026

What it is

After a lifetime of working and paying your share of taxes, Medicare is a benefit you’re entitled to — but between the coverage levels, supplements, Advantage plans and drug plans, choosing right can be overwhelming and confusing.

OSHIIP (the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program) exists specifically for Medicare recipients in Ohio, providing free, unbiased information about:

  • Medicare coverage — for seniors and for people under 65 with disabilities
  • Medicare supplemental insurance and Advantage plans
  • Prescription drug plans (Part D) — where an annual review can save serious money
  • Long-term care insurance, home health coverage, and retiree plan questions

Why review every year

Drug plans change their prices and covered medications every year. One client put it simply: “Gesher’s OSHIIP program was a lifesaver, saving me thousands of dollars on my Medicare prescription drug plan.”

How Gesher helps

Gesher partners with local organizations and hosts visiting OSHIIP counselors — especially during Medicare open enrollment (October 15 – December 7). Call us to book a one-on-one plan review.

Official resources

Not sure where to start? Start with us.

One conversation with a case manager can uncover programs you never knew you qualified for. Free, confidential, and judgment-free.