Ohio Medicare Coverage Guide
Find dental, vision, hearing aid, and nursing home Medicare benefits available to Ohio residents.
Ohio Dental Coverage
Ohio Medicaid covers dental for dual-eligible beneficiaries. Ohio State University College of Dentistry and Case Western dental school serve the population.
Available Programs
- Ohio Medicaid Dental
- Medicare Advantage dental plans
- OSU College of Dentistry
- Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine
Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
$400–$1,800/year
Costs vary by plan, provider, and income. Dual-eligible (Medicare + Medicaid) beneficiaries often pay much less.
Tips for Ohio Residents
- OSU and Case Western dental schools offer quality low-cost care
- Ohio OSHIIP (1-800-686-1578) for plan guidance
- Competitive MA markets in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati
Ohio Vision Coverage
Ohio Medicaid covers vision for dual-eligible members. Competitive MA market in Ohio's three major metros.
Available Programs
- Ohio Medicaid vision
- Medicare Advantage vision
- Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission
Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
$150–$350/year
Costs vary by plan, provider, and income. Dual-eligible (Medicare + Medicaid) beneficiaries often pay much less.
Tips for Ohio Residents
- RSC: 1-800-282-4536 for vision rehabilitation
- Diabetic eye exam covered by Part B
- Ohio OSHIIP: 1-800-686-1578
Ohio Hearing Aids Coverage
Ohio MA plans offer hearing benefits. Ohio has good audiology resources in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati.
Available Programs
- Medicare Advantage hearing plans
- Ohio School for the Deaf
- Ohio Assistive Technology Program
Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
$1,000–$6,500 per pair
Costs vary by plan, provider, and income. Dual-eligible (Medicare + Medicaid) beneficiaries often pay much less.
Tips for Ohio Residents
- OSD: 614-728-1481 for resources and referrals
- OTC hearing aids widely available in Ohio
- Ohio OSHIIP: 1-800-686-1578
Ohio Nursing Home Coverage
Medicare Part A covers SNF. Ohio Medicaid covers long-term care. Ohio has many nursing facilities with varying quality.
Available Programs
- Medicare Part A SNF
- Ohio Medicaid LTC
- PASSPORT waiver program
- Ohio OSHIIP (1-800-686-1578)
Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
$220–$290/day semi-private
Costs vary by plan, provider, and income. Dual-eligible (Medicare + Medicaid) beneficiaries often pay much less.
Tips for Ohio Residents
- PASSPORT waiver supports home-based care alternatives
- Check OH nursing home ratings at Medicare Care Compare
- OSHIIP: 1-800-686-1578
📊 Live CMS Data Ohio Medicare Snapshot
Source: CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment 2024 & CMS MA Landscape 2025 — public data from data.cms.gov
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- Medical Mutual
- Humana
Get Free Help in Ohio
SHIP Counseling
Your state's State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) offers free, unbiased Medicare counseling from trained volunteers. They can help you compare plans and enroll.
Find Ohio SHIP →1-800-MEDICARE
Call 1-800-633-4227 (TTY: 1-877-486-2048) 24/7 for Medicare questions, plan comparisons, and enrollment help. Free and official.
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