Ohio's 2027 count, from CMS data
CMS publishes a Landscape file each fall listing every Medicare Advantage plan approved for the coming year, county by county. For 2027 it shows:
- 119 Medicare Advantage plans open to anyone with Part A and Part B who lives in the plan's area.
- 20 companies offering those plans somewhere in Ohio.
- 46 special needs plans, which only people in certain groups can join (for example people who also have Ohio Medicaid).
Ohio is its own Medicare Advantage region (Region 12) and its own Part D region (Region 14). CMS also lists 9 standalone Part D drug plans from 5 companies, sold statewide, for people who keep Original Medicare.
Plans open to everyone, by county
| County | Plans open to everyone | Special needs plans | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit | 68 | 32 | 17 |
| Cuyahoga | 66 | 33 | 16 |
| Montgomery | 58 | 29 | 15 |
| Lucas | 58 | 29 | 14 |
| Franklin | 55 | 24 | 12 |
| Hamilton | 55 | 27 | 14 |
| Athens | 23 | 18 | 8 |
| Scioto | 22 | 19 | 9 |
Source: CMS CY2027 Medicare Advantage Landscape file. The Akron, Cleveland, Canton and Youngstown areas have the most choices; southeastern Appalachian counties such as Scioto, Athens and Washington have the fewest. Every county is on our Ohio counties page.
What the count does and doesn't tell you
A plan count shows how much choice you have, not which plan fits you. Two neighbors in the same county can be best served by different plans because of their doctors, hospital and prescriptions. Before you choose, check each plan's provider directory and drug list for 2027.
Some plans also change or end each year. For 2027, some companies stop offering some Medicare Advantage plans in parts of Ohio; see Ohio plans ending in 2027.
To see the plans sold in your ZIP code, see plans for your ZIP code, or you can request a call from a licensed insurance agent to compare plans from the companies they work with. Medicare's Plan Finder at Medicare.gov and 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227, TTY 1-877-486-2048) have information on all your options.
Related questions
Is Medicare Advantage in every Ohio county?
Yes for 2027, with big differences in choice.
How do I choose a plan?
A step-by-step way to compare.
What are special needs plans?
Plans for people with Medicaid, chronic conditions or nursing home care.
Sources
- CMS — Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape files, contract year 2027 (plan counts)
- CMS — Medicare Monthly Enrollment (Ohio)
- Medicare.gov — Your health plan options
More questions in this guide
- Can I be turned down for a Medicare Advantage plan in Ohio?
- How do I choose a Medicare plan in Ohio?
- Is Medicare Advantage available in every Ohio county?
- What are Medicare special needs plans in Ohio?
Part of the guide: Medicare Advantage in Ohio · All questions
Frequently asked questions
Why does my county have fewer plans than the statewide number?
The statewide count adds up every plan sold anywhere in Ohio. Each plan is approved for specific counties, usually where its company has a network of doctors and hospitals, so no county has all of them. Your county page lists your own count.
How many Ohioans are in Medicare Advantage?
CMS's Medicare Monthly Enrollment data for July 2026 shows 1,490,804 of Ohio's 2,635,104 people with Medicare in Medicare Advantage or another Medicare health plan, and 1,144,300 in Original Medicare.
Does a county with more plans mean better coverage?
Not necessarily. A count says nothing about whether your doctors, hospital and drugs are covered. Compare the plans sold where you live against your own list of providers and prescriptions.
Medicare in your Ohio county
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