Columbus Medicare
Medicare Plans in Columbus, Ohio
Seniors Primero Insurance Agency helps Medicare beneficiaries in Columbus and the rest of Franklin County understand their coverage choices without pressure. Columbus beneficiaries choose between several large hospital systems, so confirming which one a plan contracts with is usually the first thing we check. Every consultation is by phone, at no cost, in English or Spanish.
Medicare options available in Columbus
Once you have Original Medicare, Part A and Part B, the plans we offer in Franklin County fall into a few clear categories. Which one fits depends on your doctors, your prescriptions, and how you prefer to handle costs.
- Medicare Advantage (Part C), an all in one alternative to Original Medicare, usually with a local provider network and often with drug coverage included.
- Medicare Supplement (Medigap) paired with a standalone Part D plan, which lets you use any provider nationwide that accepts Medicare.
- Standalone Part D prescription drug coverage added to Original Medicare.
- Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNP) for beneficiaries who also qualify for Ohio Medicaid.
Why Franklin County matters more than your ZIP code
Medicare Advantage and Part D plans are approved county by county, so what is available in Franklin County may differ from a neighboring county even a few miles away. Before you enroll, we check that your primary care doctor, your specialists, and each of your prescriptions are covered under the specific plan you are considering.
When you can make a change
Enrollment windows are set by Medicare and apply the same way in Columbus as everywhere else in Ohio.
- Initial Enrollment Period, the seven month window around your 65th birthday month.
- Annual Enrollment Period, October 15 through December 7, for coverage starting January 1.
- Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment, January 1 through March 31, if you are already in an Advantage plan.
- Special Enrollment Periods after events such as moving to or from Ohio, losing employer coverage, or a change in Medicaid status.
Areas we serve near Columbus
How a Columbus appointment works
We start with a short phone call to review your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Then we compare the plans we offer in Franklin County side by side and explain the tradeoffs in plain language. There is no cost and no obligation, and if none of the plans we offer is the right fit we will tell you so directly.
Common questions
Columbus Medicare questions
What beneficiaries in Columbus and Franklin County ask us most.
Which Medicare plans are available in Columbus, FL?
Plan availability in Columbus is set at the Franklin County level and changes each year. We can walk you through the Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and Part D plans we offer in your county and compare them side by side on a single phone call.
Can I keep my Columbus doctors?
It depends on the plan type. Medicare Advantage plans use provider networks, so we verify each of your doctors before you enroll. A Medicare Supplement plan lets you see any provider nationwide that accepts Medicare.
Do you meet in person?
We work by phone, which lets us serve Columbus and the surrounding communities without you leaving home. Appointments typically take 20 to 30 minutes.
Is there a fee for your help?
No. Our consultations are free and carry no obligation. We are compensated by the insurance carrier only if you choose to enroll in a plan we offer.
Do you help in Spanish?
Yes. Will and Jessica Velez are bilingual and handle Columbus appointments in English and Spanish.
Explore your coverage options
Talk with a licensed agent serving Columbus
Free, no obligation Medicare review by phone, in English or Spanish.
We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.