Health insurance & Medicare · Marietta, Washington County
Supplemental Health Insurance in Marietta, Ohio
22.1% of Marietta residents are 65 or older, about 2,900 people, above Ohio's 17.9%; that is the 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 Marietta households compare supplemental health insurance by phone or video, and the first conversation is free.
What matters for supplemental health insurance in Marietta
70.9% of Washington 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.
22.8% of Marietta 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 (22.1% of Marietta residents are 65 or older).
Marietta by the numbers
- 22.1% of Marietta residents are 65 or older, about 2,900 people, above Ohio's 17.9%; that is the highest share of residents 65 and older of the 6 Southeast Ohio communities on this site.
- 22.8% of Marietta households include children under 18, well below the Ohio figure of 28.3%.
- 5.3% of Marietta workers are self-employed, below the Ohio figure of 8.0%. Self-employed people have no employer plan for health, life or disability coverage.
- 7.1% of Marietta adults aged 19 to 64 have no health insurance, below the Ohio rate of 8.8% (the 2nd-lowest uninsured rate for adults 19 to 64 of the 6 Southeast Ohio communities on this site).
Medicare in Washington County
| Measure | Washington County | Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| People with Medicare | 16,461 | 2,635,104 |
| In Medicare Advantage or other health plans | 45.3% | 56.6% |
| In Original Medicare | 54.7% | 43.4% |
| Getting Extra Help with drug costs | 3,128 | — |
Marietta and nearby communities
| Place | Households with children | 65 or older | Uninsured adults 19–64 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta | 22.8% | 22.1% | 7.1% |
| Athens | 12.8% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Chillicothe | 24.7% | 21.7% | 8.2% |
| Portsmouth | 26.0% | 18.7% | 7.9% |
| 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 Marietta
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 Marietta?
No. Olive works with Marietta and Washington 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 Marietta
Talk with Olive about supplemental health insurance.
Free, no obligation, by phone or video. Or call or text (937) 795-9877.