State Aging Agency
This agency has a wide range of services and referrals for seniors.
Ohio Department of Aging
http://www.goldenbuckeye.com/
614-466-5500
Local Area Aging Agencies can be found at the contacts above, or by visiting www.eldercare.gov or calling 800-677-1116.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
SHIP offers free, one-on-one, local counseling to people with Medicare and their families.
Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program
http://www.insurance.ohio.gov/Pages/default.aspx
800-686-1526
Local SHIP counselors can be found at the contact above, or by calling 800-677-1116, or visiting www.shiptalk.org or www.eldercare.gov.
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman
The statewide ombudsman program investigates and resolves complaints of older individuals in nursing and board and care homes, including assisted living facilities, and advocates to protect residents’ rights and ensure quality care.
Ohio Department of Aging
http://aging.ohio.gov/services/ombudsman/
800-282-1206
State Insurance Commissioner
This office has information about insurance plans and costs. They often have special resources for seniors.
Ohio Department of Insurance
http://www.insurance.ohio.gov/Pages/default.aspx
800-686-1526
State Medicaid Office
This office manages the state’s Medicaid program. They also handle Medicaid enrollment.
Ohio Medicaid Program
http://jfs.ohio.gov/ohp/
800-324-8680
State Prescription Assistance Program
A program to help you reduce the cost of your prescription drugs
Golden Buckeye Program
http://aging.ohio.gov/goldenbuckeye/
866-301-6446
Ohio
http://www.ohiobestrx.org/
614-466-9783
State Protection & Advocacy (P&A) Agency
This agency protects the legal rights of people with disabilities, including people on Medicaid.
Ohio Legal Rights Service
http://olrs.ohio.gov/
800-282-9181
Access to Benefits Coalition Members
Coalition members educate and enroll people in different prescription drug programs, including Medicare. These independent local groups belong to a national network. The agencies below serve only the areas listed.
Cleveland Department of Aging
866-885-1650 or 216-421-1350 ext.182
Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Medina County
Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio
419-382-0624
Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Sandusky, Williams and Wood Counties
The Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks
800-648-1176
Entire State
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Regional Office Outreach Campaign Manager
CMS Regional Offices play a key role in conducting outreach for the new Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit. Each office has a team dedicated to helping raise awareness and educate about the new coverage. Contact the regional campaign manager to learn more about local outreach events, schedule an event in your area or request outreach materials.
Region V - Chicago
Campaign Manager: Greg Chesmore
312-353-1487
