Central Ohio Group Insurance Agency Inc

05/29/2026

"High blood pressure, diabetes or a family history of kidney failure put 1 in 3 Americans at an increased risk of developing kidney disease.

But even if you don’t have any of those risk categories, it’s still important to take care of these critical organs that filter your blood.

Nephrologist James Simon, MD, explains how you can keep your kidneys healthy."

It’s important to take care of your kidneys, which are vital in filtering your blood. A nephrologist shares the best ways to keep your kidneys healthy.

05/28/2026

ATTENTION: We're currently looking for office space in the Wooster/Orrville area.

We are no longer able to meet with individuals out of our normal Orrville location due to retirement of the agent. While we have been searching on our own, finding the right location & size has proven difficult.

We're looking for a small office or to even rent a desk from an already established business with space to spare. It will be used by 1 of our Medicare agents primarily during open enrollment (Oct-Dec) with periodic appts throughout the remainder of the year.

Any information would be helpful. Please send any leads to our president, [email protected].

05/21/2026

We had a wonderful time at the annual Senior Health Fair put on by the Ashland County Council on Aging (ACCOA). Thank you ACCOA for putting on another amazing event for our seniors!! The support and services they provide to a widely underserved population is unmatched!

To see more ways they're assisting Ashland's senior population or to look into future events, visit their website here: https://www.ashcocoa.org/ .

05/18/2026

05/12/2026

Often when we're asked for Long-Term Care quotes, people are generally 5 years too late.

Most people plan for retirement. Very few plan for long‑term care. And that gap can be one of the most expensive mistakes families make.

The truth is:
➡ Medicare offers very limited coverage
➡ Family members often become caregivers by default
➡ Retirement savings can be depleted quickly without a plan

The good news?

Today’s long‑term care solutions are more flexible than ever, including options that combine:
• Long‑term care benefits
• Life insurance protection
• Asset preservation

📌 If long‑term care isn’t part of your planning conversation yet, now is the time.
👉 Send us a direct message and I’ll be happy to share how modern long‑term care strategies are helping families plan with confidence—before a crisis forces decisions.

05/08/2026

"The initiative, announced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, or CMS, is a short-term pilot program known as the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge. It will run from July 1, 2026, through Dec. 31, 2027. It's meant to "bridge" the gap before a longer-term program that might — or might not — begin in 2028."

Millions of people with Medicare will soon be eligible to get discounted GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. Here's how it will work.

05/05/2026

Medicare Supplement Plan G's have increased significantly over the past few years with some almost doubling in cost.

People looking to save money but wanting to stay the traditional Medicare route are moving to a Plan N (some are saving $100/mo. by moving). It's almost identical to a plan G outside of $20 office visit and $50 emergency room copays as well as no Part B excess charge coverage.

In Ohio, Medicare beneficiaries cannot be charged for Part B excess fees but other states may. This leaves many beneficiaries wondering, what's a Part B excess charge and how much does it cost?

Find more information about Medicare Part B excess charges and how to avoid excess charges when seeing a doctor. 

05/04/2026

"For one, Medicare Advantage plans would be prohibited from using coverage criteria more restrictive than those of traditional Medicare. There would also be set deadlines for prior authorization decisions, requiring plans to respond to standard requests within 72 hours and expedited requests within 24 hours."

"Plans would also be barred from denying payment after care has already been authorized, and a compliance scoring system would be created with potential payment cuts for consistently low‑performing plans."

If passed, the law would increase oversight of private plans and curb practices lawmakers say delay or even deny care for seniors.