Health insurance & Medicare · Akron, Summit County
Individual & Family Health Insurance in Akron, Ohio
12.7% of Akron adults aged 19 to 64 have no health insurance, above the Ohio rate of 8.8% (the 3rd-highest uninsured rate for adults 19 to 64 of the 13 Northeast Ohio communities on this site). Help choosing an ACA Marketplace health plan through HealthCare.gov, including checking whether you qualify for premium tax credits that lower your monthly cost. Olive, a licensed agent with Manna Financial Services in Fairborn, helps Akron households compare individual and family health insurance by phone or video, and the first conversation is free.
What matters for individual and family health insurance in Akron
20,003 people in Summit County chose a HealthCare.gov plan for 2026, and 80.3% of them received a premium tax credit (Ohio: 82.6%). Tax credits depend on your own household income and size, so we estimate yours before you pick a plan.
40.1% of Summit County shoppers chose Silver plans. Silver is the only level that can include cost-sharing reductions for lower incomes, which lower your deductible and copays.
Akron's uninsured rate for working-age adults (12.7%) is above the Ohio average. If you have been without coverage, Open Enrollment (November 1 to January 15) is the time to enroll; outside it you need a qualifying life event.
Akron by the numbers
- 12.7% of Akron adults aged 19 to 64 have no health insurance, above the Ohio rate of 8.8% (the 3rd-highest uninsured rate for adults 19 to 64 of the 13 Northeast Ohio communities on this site).
- The median household income in Akron is $48,544, well below Ohio's $69,680.
- 26.6% of Akron households include children under 18, below the Ohio figure of 28.3%.
- 7.3% of Akron workers are self-employed, about the same as the Ohio figure of 8.0%. Self-employed people have no employer plan for health, life or disability coverage.
HealthCare.gov sign-ups in Summit County for 2026
| Measure | Summit County | Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| People who chose a Marketplace plan | 20,003 | 469,616 |
| New to the Marketplace | 3,030 | — |
| Received a premium tax credit | 80.3% | 82.6% |
| Chose a Bronze plan | 54.1% | 60.1% |
| Chose a Silver plan | 40.1% | 35.6% |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 6,285 | — |
Akron and nearby communities
| Place | Uninsured adults 19–64 | Self-employed | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 12.7% | 7.3% | $48,544 |
| Cuyahoga Falls | 8.4% | 8.2% | $70,645 |
| Cleveland | 10.7% | 6.6% | $39,187 |
| Canton | 13.8% | 6.6% | $39,754 |
| Ohio | 8.8% | 8.0% | $69,680 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; CMS 2026 Marketplace Open Enrollment Period county-level public use file.
How we help with individual and family health insurance
- Compare the Marketplace plans offered in your Ohio county
- Check premium tax credit and cost-sharing eligibility
- Confirm your doctors, hospitals and prescriptions are in network
- Enroll during Open Enrollment or a Special Enrollment Period
Read our full guide to individual and family health insurance
Rules that apply across Ohio
- Ohio residents buy individual and family plans through the federal Marketplace at HealthCare.gov. Plans and prices vary by county.
- Open Enrollment runs November 1 to January 15. Enroll by December 15 for coverage that starts January 1.
- Outside Open Enrollment, a qualifying life event such as losing other coverage, moving, marriage or a new baby opens a Special Enrollment Period.
- Marketplace premiums are the same with or without an agent. Insurance companies pay the agent.
Questions from Akron
When can I enroll in a Marketplace plan in Ohio?
Open Enrollment for 2027 coverage runs November 1, 2026 to January 15, 2027 on HealthCare.gov. Enroll by December 15 for coverage that starts January 1. Outside that window you need a qualifying life event, such as losing other coverage, moving, marriage or a new baby, to use a Special Enrollment Period.
How many people in Summit County use HealthCare.gov?
20,003 Summit County residents chose a Marketplace plan during Open Enrollment for 2026, and 80.3% received a premium tax credit (CMS 2026 Open Enrollment county-level data).
Do I need to visit an office in Akron?
No. Olive works with Akron and Summit County households by phone or video, so you can compare options from home. Most applications and signatures can be completed online.
Talk with Olive about individual and family health insurance.
Free, no obligation, by phone or video. Or call or text (937) 795-9877.