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41 percent of Medicare beneficiaries in Ohio were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan in 2019.1
There are 2,787 different Ohio Medicare Advantage plans in 2019.1 It's important to find out which ones are offered where you live, because not every Part C plan is available in all locations in Ohio.
A licensed insurance agent can help you compare the costs, availability and benefits of Medicare Advantage plans in your area of Ohio.
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The average Ohio Medicare Advantage plan premium in 2019 is $22 per month.
That average is affected by the 810 available plans that feature $0 monthly premiums.
Medicare Advantage plan premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket costs may vary greatly depending on where you live and the plan you have.
For more local information, we list the average costs for 2019 Medicare Advantage plans in Ohio by county below in this guide.
A licensed insurance agent can help you compare Medicare Advantage plan costs in your area.
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If you want to sign up for an Ohio Medicare Advantage plan, you must first be enrolled in Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Part B).
If you meet the following requirements, you may be eligible for Medicare at age 65:
You may also be eligible for Medicare benefits under 65 if:
Please note that you may not qualify for most Medicare Advantage plans if you have ESRD.
If you have End-Stage Renal Disease, you may be able to enroll in an Ohio Medicare Special Needs Plan (SNP) that is specifically designed to help meet your health care needs.
Your first opportunity to enroll in an Ohio Medicare Advantage plan is during your Medicare Initial Enrollment Period, or IEP.
Your Medicare IEP is a seven-month period that begins three months before you turn 65, includes the month of your birthday and continues for three more months after your birthday.
Once your IEP ends, you can typically only sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan in Ohio during one of the following times:
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period: January 1 – March 31
From January 1 to March 31 every year, you may switch Medicare Advantage plans or drop your Medicare Advantage plan and return to Original Medicare.
If you return to Original Medicare during this period, you will also have the opportunity to sign up for a Medicare prescription drug plan (Medicare Part D) during this enrollment period.
Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP): October 15 – December 7
From October 15 to December 7 every year, you may enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan or switch from one Medicare Advantage plan to another.
You may also disenroll from your existing Medicare Advantage plan and return to Original Medicare.
During AEP, you may also join, switch or drop a Medicare Part D plan.
You could potentially be granted a Medicare Special Enrollment Period (SEP) at any time throughout the year if you meet certain qualifying circumstances.
Call to speak with a licensed insurance agent to find out if you qualify for a Medicare Special Enrollment Period.
Find an Ohio Medicare Advantage plan
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Each year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issues star ratings that evaluate Medicare Advantage plans across several key areas using a system of one to five stars.2
Plans are evaluated annually, so plan ratings can change from year to year.
In order for a Medicare Advantage plan to be considered a top-rated plan, it must have four or more stars out of five stars.
There are 1,276 top-rated 2019 Medicare Advantage plans in Ohio that are rated four stars or higher, which accounts for almost half (46 percent) of the plans available in Ohio in 2019.
Star Ratings | |
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★★★★★ |
Excellent |
★★★★ |
Above Average |
★★★ |
Average |
★★ |
Below Average |
★ |
Poor |
Medicare Advantage plans are rated in the following five categories:
The information for the star ratings is gathered from information that is submitted to Medicare, Medicare’s regular monitoring activities and member surveys.
You can use our plan comparison tool to find a list of 2019 Medicare Advantage plans that are available in your area of Ohio.
Find an Ohio Medicare Advantage plan
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Call to speak with a licensed insurance agent who can help you compare the Medicare Advantage plans that are sold by insurance companies in your area.
Multiple insurance carriers may offer Medicare Advantage plans in Ohio, depending on where you live.
Private insurance companies offer Medicare Advantage plans that may be unique to the ZIP code, county or region they serve.
When you’re shopping for Medicare Advantage plans in Ohio, one way to compare Medicare plans from several different insurance companies by using some of the following information:
Learn more about Medicare Advantage plans in some of Ohio's most populous counties.
The chart below provides some more information about 2019 Ohio Medicare Advantage plans by county.1
County | Total of County MA Enrollees | % of Medicare Beneficiaries Enrolled in MA | Number of Plans Available | Number of $0 Premium Plans Available | % Enrolled in a $0 Premium Plan |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Adams | 2079 | 30% | 24 | 6 | 87.9% |
Allen | 7517 | 32% | 29 | 6 | 88.9% |
Ashland | 4540 | 38% | 34 | 9 | 93.1% |
Ashtabula | 6893 | 29% | 18 | 4 | 91.7% |
Athens | 3056 | 28% | 14 | 3 | 82.0% |
Auglaize | 2621 | 26% | 25 | 7 | 92.4% |
Belmont | 7504 | 45% | 22 | 6 | 42.0% |
Brown | 4020 | 38% | 37 | 11 | 78.6% |
Butler | 29590 | 42% | 47 | 16 | 92.3% |
Carroll | 3241 | 47% | 41 | 14 | 47.5% |
Champaign | 3549 | 41% | 37 | 12 | 78.9% |
Clark | 15294 | 48% | 43 | 14 | 74.7% |
Clermont | 18934 | 45% | 47 | 17 | 94.0% |
Clinton | 3507 | 37% | 27 | 6 | 75.6% |
Columbiana | 11500 | 45% | 47 | 15 | 95.8% |
Coshocton | 2594 | 30% | 24 | 6 | 80.1% |
Crawford | 3012 | 27% | 22 | 5 | 85.6% |
Cuyahoga | 118064 | 44% | 46 | 16 | 97.7% |
Darke | 3618 | 30% | 24 | 6 | 98.2% |
Defiance | 2687 | 29% | 26 | 6 | 75.5% |
Delaware | 12547 | 38% | 41 | 12 | 47.4% |
Erie | 6117 | 31% | 29 | 9 | 90.8% |
Fairfield | 14373 | 47% | 39 | 12 | 38.6% |
Fayette | 2487 | 37% | 28 | 6 | 27.6% |
Franklin | 85154 | 44% | 39 | 12 | 49.7% |
Fulton | 3105 | 33% | 35 | 12 | 69.2% |
Gallia | 1960 | 27% | 17 | 5 | 88.3% |
Geauga | 8068 | 37% | 40 | 13 | 97.4% |
Greene | 12459 | 37% | 40 | 13 | 91.8% |
Guernsey | 2809 | 29% | 24 | 7 | 52.2% |
Hamilton | 64228 | 42% | 49 | 18 | 92.5% |
Hancock | 4336 | 28% | 29 | 8 | 68.4% |
Hardin | 1569 | 24% | 23 | 5 | 76.6% |
Harrison | 1368 | 35% | 32 | 9 | 72.9% |
Henry | 1580 | 25% | 31 | 10 | 65.0% |
Highland | 3249 | 32% | 24 | 5 | 69.3% |
Hocking | 2124 | 30% | 23 | 6 | 77.7% |
Holmes | 1810 | 35% | 31 | 8 | 37.1% |
Huron | 3416 | 26% | 29 | 8 | 75.4% |
Jackson | 2069 | 27% | 23 | 6 | 80.6% |
Jefferson | 6158 | 35% | 24 | 7 | 83.5% |
Knox | 4413 | 32% | 21 | 4 | 64.4% |
Lake | 22656 | 42% | 46 | 16 | 98.6% |
Lawrence | 3549 | 24% | 21 | 5 | 94.7% |
Licking | 15360 | 43% | 34 | 10 | 46.0% |
Logan | 2711 | 26% | 22 | 6 | 80.4% |
Lorain | 29108 | 42% | 44 | 16 | 93.0% |
Lucas | 40323 | 46% | 47 | 15 | 39.4% |
Madison | 3789 | 45% | 34 | 10 | 48.2% |
Mahoning | 30719 | 52% | 51 | 18 | 95.2% |
Marion | 5511 | 37% | 30 | 8 | 83.5% |
Medina | 16624 | 44% | 52 | 19 | 80.2% |
Meigs | 1717 | 30% | 17 | 5 | 85.5% |
Mercer | 2159 | 24% | 23 | 5 | 87.8% |
Miami | 9610 | 40% | 36 | 11 | 96.0% |
Monroe | 1723 | 42% | 25 | 5 | 15.0% |
Montgomery | 55523 | 48% | 40 | 13 | 93.6% |
Morgan | 1282 | 36% | 26 | 6 | 46.7% |
Morrow | 2613 | 35% | 25 | 6 | 88.6% |
Muskingum | 7213 | 35% | 29 | 8 | 91.2% |
Noble | 813 | 29% | 25 | 5 | 27.7% |
Ottawa | 4196 | 34% | 31 | 9 | 83.6% |
Paulding | 1394 | 31% | 23 | 5 | 76.0% |
Perry | 2613 | 33% | 26 | 6 | 28.8% |
Pickaway | 5436 | 47% | 31 | 9 | 32.8% |
Pike | 1911 | 28% | 22 | 4 | 35.6% |
Portage | 16073 | 48% | 45 | 15 | 75.4% |
Preble | 3666 | 38% | 36 | 10 | 92.9% |
Putnam | 1658 | 24% | 26 | 5 | 63.8% |
Richland | 9137 | 31% | 26 | 6 | 93.1% |
Ross | 5835 | 35% | 25 | 5 | 20.0% |
Sandusky | 3915 | 28% | 30 | 8 | 82.1% |
Scioto | 4267 | 25% | 21 | 5 | 90.7% |
Seneca | 2880 | 22% | 30 | 8 | 81.4% |
Shelby | 2588 | 26% | 25 | 7 | 78.7% |
Stark | 47596 | 54% | 45 | 15 | 45.6% |
Summit | 60684 | 52% | 53 | 19 | 64.8% |
Trumbull | 26349 | 49% | 52 | 18 | 94.0% |
Tuscarawas | 9429 | 44% | 33 | 11 | 57.8% |
Union | 3405 | 38% | 32 | 9 | 69.2% |
Van Wert | 2042 | 31% | 22 | 5 | 93.5% |
Vinton | 787 | 28% | 23 | 6 | 73.0% |
Warren | 16584 | 41% | 43 | 15 | 98.3% |
Washington | 3814 | 25% | 27 | 6 | 33.1% |
Wayne | 10355 | 43% | 40 | 14 | 56.4% |
Williams | 2450 | 28% | 25 | 6 | 80.5% |
Wood | 9782 | 39% | 43 | 13 | 45.9% |
Wyandot | 1190 | 23% | 20 | 4 | 71.9% |
You can use the chart below to learn more about the percentage of 2019 Ohio Medicare Advantage enrollees that are enrolled in each primary type of Medicare Advantage plan.1
Plan type | Percentage of Ohio enrollees (2019) |
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HMO | 94.6% |
Local PPO | 5.2% |
Regional PPO | <1% |
PPFS | <1% |
The major types of Medicare Advantage plans include:
Not all of these types of plans may be available in your area.
Call to speak with a licensed insurance agent and compare the types of 2019 Ohio Medicare Advantage plans that are available where you live.
1 MedicareAdvantage.com's The Best States for Medicare in 2021 report. (Oct. 27, 2020).
2 Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5- star rating system.
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