Health insurance & Medicare · Mentor, Lake County
Medicare Advantage, Supplement & Part D Plans in Mentor, Ohio
22.9% of Mentor residents are 65 or older, about 10,800 people, well above Ohio's 17.9%; that is the 3rd-highest share of residents 65 and older of the 13 Northeast Ohio communities on this site. 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 Mentor households compare Medicare plans by phone or video, and the first conversation is free.
What matters for Medicare plans in Mentor
In Lake County, 44.9% of people with Medicare stay with Original Medicare, more than the Ohio share of 43.4%. People in Original Medicare often add a Medicare Supplement and a Part D drug plan, which lets you see any doctor in the country that accepts Medicare. We compare that route side by side with Advantage plans.
6,966 people in Lake 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.
7.8% of adults in Mentor are veterans, so VA health care is part of the picture for many local households. VA coverage and Medicare are separate, and if you delay Part B you may owe a late-enrollment penalty if you sign up later. Military retirees with TRICARE need Part A and Part B to keep TRICARE For Life.
Mentor by the numbers
- 22.9% of Mentor residents are 65 or older, about 10,800 people, well above Ohio's 17.9%; that is the 3rd-highest share of residents 65 and older of the 13 Northeast Ohio communities on this site.
- About 7,200 Mentor residents are between 55 and 64, the group that will reach Medicare age over the next ten years.
- 7.8% of adults in Mentor are veterans, above the Ohio share of 6.8%.
- 12.4% of Mentor workers have government jobs, about the same as the Ohio share of 12.8%.
Medicare in Lake County
| Measure | Lake County | Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| People with Medicare | 61,441 | 2,635,104 |
| In Medicare Advantage or other health plans | 55.1% | 56.6% |
| In Original Medicare | 44.9% | 43.4% |
| Getting Extra Help with drug costs | 6,966 | — |
Mentor and nearby communities
| Place | 65 or older | Median age | Veterans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mentor | 22.9% | 46.3 | 7.8% |
| Cleveland | 15.0% | 36.3 | 5.4% |
| Akron | 15.7% | 37.2 | 6.7% |
| 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 Mentor
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 Lake County have Medicare?
61,441 people in Lake County were enrolled in Medicare in July 2026, and 55.1% of them were in Medicare Advantage or other health plans (CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment).
Do I need to visit an office in Mentor?
No. Olive works with Mentor and Lake 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 Medicare plans.
Free, no obligation, by phone or video. Or call or text (937) 795-9877.