Every county has plans in 2027
The CMS CY2027 Landscape file lists at least one Medicare Advantage plan open to everyone in each of Ohio's 88 counties. That stays true after the 2027 plan endings: some companies stop selling some plans in parts of Ohio, but no county is left without a plan open to everyone. See Ohio plans ending in 2027 if your plan is one of them.
How much choice you have depends on where you live
| County | Area | Plans open to everyone, 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Summit | Akron | 68 |
| Stark | Canton | 66 |
| Butler | Hamilton and Middletown | 58 |
| Franklin | Columbus | 55 |
| Allen | Lima | 45 |
| Van Wert | Northwest Ohio | 35 |
| Lawrence | Ironton | 31 |
| Athens | Athens | 23 |
| Scioto | Portsmouth | 22 |
Source: CMS CY2027 Medicare Advantage Landscape file. Most plans are built around local networks of doctors and hospitals, so the count follows where Ohio's health systems are. Look up your own county on our Ohio counties page.
If you live in rural or Appalachian Ohio
- Check the network, not just the count. A plan sold in your county may have few in-network doctors nearby. Make sure your hospital, your specialists and your pharmacy are in network for 2027.
- Check hospitals across the river or state line. If you use a hospital in West Virginia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Indiana or Michigan, confirm it's in the plan's network.
- Original Medicare is always available. It works with any doctor or hospital in the country that accepts Medicare. You can add a Medigap policy and a standalone Part D plan; CMS lists 9 Part D plans sold statewide for 2027.
- Special needs plans are sold in every county too, for people who qualify. See what are special needs plans.
More on rural care is on rural and Appalachian Ohio and Medicare. To compare plans from the companies they work with, you can request a call from a licensed insurance agent, or see plans for your ZIP code.
Related questions
How many plans are in Ohio for 2027?
Statewide and county counts from CMS.
How do I choose a plan?
Start with your doctors and drugs.
Can I be turned down?
Who can join a Medicare Advantage plan.
Sources
- CMS — Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape files, contract year 2027 (plan counts by county)
- eCFR — 42 CFR 422.50, eligibility to elect an MA plan (service area)
- Medicare.gov — Compare Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage
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?
- How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Ohio for 2027?
- What are Medicare special needs plans in Ohio?
Part of the guide: Medicare Advantage in Ohio · All questions
Frequently asked questions
Which Ohio counties have the fewest Medicare Advantage plans for 2027?
Southeastern Appalachian counties have the fewest. For 2027, Scioto County has 22 plans open to everyone, Athens 23, Crawford 27 and Washington 30.
Can I join a plan sold in the next county over?
No. You must live in a plan's service area to join it. You can, however, often use doctors and hospitals in other counties or states if they are in your plan's network.
Is my plan's network the same everywhere it's sold?
Not always. Networks can differ by county, and a plan sold in your county may have few in-network providers nearby. Check the provider directory for the doctors and hospital you actually use.
Medicare in your Ohio county
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