Health insurance & Medicare · Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County
Medicare Advantage, Supplement & Part D Plans in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
17.8% of Cuyahoga Falls residents are 65 or older, about 9,100 people, about the same as Ohio's 17.9%. Side-by-side help with Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D prescription drug plans, whether you are turning 65, retiring from an employer plan, or reviewing your plan during the Annual Enrollment Period. Olive, a licensed agent with Manna Financial Services in Fairborn, helps Cuyahoga Falls households compare Medicare plans by phone or video, and the first conversation is free.
What matters for Medicare plans in Cuyahoga Falls
In Summit County, 63.4% of people with Medicare are in Medicare Advantage or other health plans, at or above the Ohio share of 56.6%. Advantage plans work through networks, so the first thing to check is whether your doctors and hospital are in the plan, and what happens when you travel.
24,690 people in Summit County get Extra Help, the federal program that lowers Part D drug costs for people with limited income and savings. If your budget is tight, we check whether you might qualify before comparing plans.
Cuyahoga Falls by the numbers
- 17.8% of Cuyahoga Falls residents are 65 or older, about 9,100 people, about the same as Ohio's 17.9%.
- About 7,100 Cuyahoga Falls residents are between 55 and 64, the group that will reach Medicare age over the next ten years.
- 10.4% of Cuyahoga Falls workers have government jobs, below the Ohio share of 12.8%.
- 6.1% of adults in Cuyahoga Falls are veterans, about the same as the Ohio share of 6.8%.
Medicare in Summit County
| Measure | Summit County | Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| People with Medicare | 127,341 | 2,635,104 |
| In Medicare Advantage or other health plans | 63.4% | 56.6% |
| In Original Medicare | 36.6% | 43.4% |
| Getting Extra Help with drug costs | 24,690 | — |
Cuyahoga Falls and nearby communities
| Place | 65 or older | Median age | Veterans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Falls | 17.8% | 38 | 6.1% |
| Akron | 15.7% | 37.2 | 6.7% |
| Cleveland | 15.0% | 36.3 | 5.4% |
| Canton | 15.6% | 36.1 | 6.7% |
| Ohio | 17.9% | 39.6 | 6.8% |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment, July 2026.
How we help with Medicare plans
- Turning 65: timing for Parts A, B and D to avoid late-enrollment penalties
- Medicare Advantage vs Medicare Supplement, explained side by side
- Prescription check against each plan's drug list
- Annual review during the October 15 to December 7 enrollment period
Rules that apply across Ohio
- Your Initial Enrollment Period is the seven months around your 65th birthday: three months before, your birthday month and three months after.
- The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 to December 7 for coverage that starts January 1.
- Medicare Supplement open enrollment lasts six months, starting the month you are 65 or older and enrolled in Part B. During it, insurers cannot turn you down for health reasons.
- For free, unbiased counseling, Ohio residents can call the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) at 1-800-686-1578.
We do not offer every plan available in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
Manna Financial Services is not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program.
Questions from Cuyahoga Falls
When can I change my Medicare plan?
During the Annual Enrollment Period, October 15 to December 7, for coverage starting January 1. If you are in a Medicare Advantage plan, the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period from January 1 to March 31 allows one change. Some life events create Special Enrollment Periods.
How many people in Summit County have Medicare?
127,341 people in Summit County were enrolled in Medicare in July 2026, and 63.4% of them were in Medicare Advantage or other health plans (CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment).
Do I need to visit an office in Cuyahoga Falls?
No. Olive works with Cuyahoga Falls and Summit County households by phone or video, so you can compare options from home. Most applications and signatures can be completed online.
Medicare Advantage, Supplement & Part D Plans near Cuyahoga Falls
Talk with Olive about Medicare plans.
Free, no obligation, by phone or video. Or call or text (937) 795-9877.