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Health insurance & Medicare · Dayton, Montgomery County

Supplemental Health Insurance in Dayton, Ohio

13.7% of Dayton residents are 65 or older, about 18,700 people, below Ohio's 17.9%; that is the 3rd-lowest share of residents 65 and older of the 25 Southwest 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 Dayton households compare supplemental health insurance by phone or video, and the first conversation is free.

What matters for supplemental health insurance in Dayton

69.2% of Montgomery County Marketplace shoppers chose Bronze plans for 2026, which carry high deductibles. Accident, critical illness and hospital plans pay cash benefits that can help cover that gap.

25.6% of Dayton 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 (13.7% of Dayton residents are 65 or older).

Dayton by the numbers

  • 13.7% of Dayton residents are 65 or older, about 18,700 people, below Ohio's 17.9%; that is the 3rd-lowest share of residents 65 and older of the 25 Southwest Ohio communities on this site.
  • 10.8% of Dayton adults aged 19 to 64 have no health insurance, above the Ohio rate of 8.8%.
  • 5.3% of Dayton workers are self-employed, below the Ohio figure of 8.0%. Self-employed people have no employer plan for health, life or disability coverage.
  • 25.6% of Dayton households include children under 18, below the Ohio figure of 28.3%.

Medicare in Montgomery County

MeasureMontgomery CountyOhio
People with Medicare121,0932,635,104
In Medicare Advantage or other health plans60.8%56.6%
In Original Medicare39.2%43.4%
Getting Extra Help with drug costs24,733—

Dayton and nearby communities

PlaceHouseholds with children65 or olderUninsured adults 19–64
Dayton25.6%13.7%10.8%
Centerville21.2%29.6%5.4%
Kettering25.9%19.0%8.8%
Huber Heights29.5%16.7%8.1%
Ohio28.3%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

Read our full guide to supplemental health insurance

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 Dayton

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 Dayton?

No. Olive works with Dayton and Montgomery 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 supplemental health insurance.

Free, no obligation, by phone or video. Or call or text (937) 795-9877.