Health insurance & Medicare · Chillicothe, Ross County
Supplemental Health Insurance in Chillicothe, Ohio
21.7% of Chillicothe residents are 65 or older, about 4,800 people, above Ohio's 17.9%; that is the 2nd-highest share of residents 65 and older of the 6 Southeast Ohio communities on this site. Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, cancer, dental and vision coverage that can pay benefits alongside your main health plan. Olive, a licensed agent with Manna Financial Services in Fairborn, helps Chillicothe households compare supplemental health insurance by phone or video, and the first conversation is free.
What matters for supplemental health insurance in Chillicothe
24.7% of Chillicothe households include children. Accident plans are a common choice for active families, while hospital and critical illness plans are more common for people with Medicare (21.7% of Chillicothe residents are 65 or older).
Chillicothe by the numbers
- 21.7% of Chillicothe residents are 65 or older, about 4,800 people, above Ohio's 17.9%; that is the 2nd-highest share of residents 65 and older of the 6 Southeast Ohio communities on this site.
- 24.7% of Chillicothe households include children under 18, below the Ohio figure of 28.3%.
- 6.1% of Chillicothe workers are self-employed, below the Ohio figure of 8.0%. Self-employed people have no employer plan for health, life or disability coverage.
- 8.2% of Chillicothe adults aged 19 to 64 have no health insurance, about the same as the Ohio rate of 8.8% (the 3rd-highest uninsured rate for adults 19 to 64 of the 6 Southeast Ohio communities on this site).
Medicare in Ross County
| Measure | Ross County | Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| People with Medicare | 17,535 | 2,635,104 |
| In Medicare Advantage or other health plans | 56.9% | 56.6% |
| In Original Medicare | 43.1% | 43.4% |
| Getting Extra Help with drug costs | 3,919 | — |
Chillicothe and nearby communities
| Place | Households with children | 65 or older | Uninsured adults 19–64 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chillicothe | 24.7% | 21.7% | 8.2% |
| Athens | 12.8% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Portsmouth | 26.0% | 18.7% | 7.9% |
| Zanesville | 28.5% | 17.7% | 9.5% |
| Ohio | 28.3% | 17.9% | 8.8% |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment, July 2026.
How we help with supplemental health insurance
- Accident and critical illness plans that pay cash benefits
- Hospital indemnity coverage for inpatient stays
- Dental and vision plans for individuals and families
- Pairs with ACA, employer or Medicare coverage
Rules that apply across Ohio
- Supplemental plans pay fixed benefits and are not major medical coverage. They do not count as ACA minimum essential coverage.
- Many accident, critical illness and hospital plans pay benefits to you directly, to use as you choose.
- Waiting periods and pre-existing condition limits vary by policy, so we compare them before you apply.
Questions from Chillicothe
Is supplemental insurance the same as health insurance?
No. Supplemental plans pay limited, fixed benefits for specific events and do not replace major medical coverage. They work best alongside a health plan.
Do I need to visit an office in Chillicothe?
No. Olive works with Chillicothe and Ross County households by phone or video, so you can compare options from home. Most applications and signatures can be completed online.
Supplemental Health Insurance near Chillicothe
Talk with Olive about supplemental health insurance.
Free, no obligation, by phone or video. Or call or text (937) 795-9877.