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Senior Resources Columbus OH
Insurance is only one part of aging well in Central Ohio. This page lists the local programs and agencies seniors ask us about most: benefits counseling, transportation, meals, and the hospital systems that decide which Medicare networks actually make sense.
We keep this list current because the same questions come up in every plan review. If you need something not listed here, call 614-660-8641 and we'll point you to the right office.
- OSHIIP, Ohio Medicaid, and Ohio Department of Insurance
- Franklin County Office on Aging and transit programs
- Local hospital networks that affect your Medicare plan
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Benefits counseling and Medicare help
OSHIIP (Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program)
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling through the Ohio Department of Insurance. A good second opinion alongside any private agency, including ours.
Franklin County Office on Aging
Benefits screening, care coordination, and referrals for older adults living in Columbus and the surrounding townships.
Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging
Regional agency covering Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, and Union counties, with programs on nutrition, transportation, and in-home support.
Senior centers, transit, and daily living
Ohio Medicaid
State health coverage for qualifying seniors, including help paying Medicare premiums and long-term care costs through the Medicare Savings Programs.
COTA (Central Ohio Transit Authority)
Fixed-route and paratransit service for riders across Columbus, Whitehall, and the outerbelt suburbs who can't use standard buses.
LifeCare Alliance Meals on Wheels
Home-delivered meals and wellness checks for homebound seniors throughout Franklin County.
Local health systems and oversight
OSU Wexner Medical Center
Major academic hospital system near the University District. Confirm it's in-network before picking a Medicare Advantage plan.
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
One of the largest hospitals in Central Ohio, with a broad specialist network across Columbus.
Ohio Department of Insurance
The state regulator for every carrier licensed to sell Medicare and final expense plans in Ohio. File a complaint here if a carrier misleads you.
Check your hospital before you switch plans
Networks change every year. If you're on Medicare Advantage in Columbus, confirm OSU Wexner, Riverside Methodist, or Mount Carmel is still in-network for the new plan year.
Programs can lower your drug costs
Extra Help and Ohio Medicaid's Medicare Savings Programs reduce Part D costs for qualifying incomes. Ask us or OSHIIP whether you're likely to qualify.
Columbus Senior Insurance is an independent, Ohio-licensed agency. We are not connected with or endorsed by the US government or the federal Medicare program. This directory is a community reference; contact each organization directly for current hours, eligibility, and services.
Coverage guides
Medicare in Columbus, OH
Advantage vs. Medigap, turning 65, and prescription coverage.
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Fixed-rate burial coverage for Columbus and Franklin County families.
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Questions about a program or your coverage?
Call 614-660-8641 and we'll help you figure out which office to contact, or review your plan while we're at it.