Health insurance & Medicare · Parma, Cuyahoga County
Supplemental Health Insurance in Parma, Ohio
22.2% of Parma households include children under 18, well below the Ohio figure of 28.3%. 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 Parma households compare supplemental health insurance by phone or video, and the first conversation is free.
What matters for supplemental health insurance in Parma
53.5% of Cuyahoga 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.
22.2% of Parma 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 (20.1% of Parma residents are 65 or older).
Parma by the numbers
- 22.2% of Parma households include children under 18, well below the Ohio figure of 28.3%.
- 20.1% of Parma residents are 65 or older, about 16,100 people, above Ohio's 17.9%.
- 6.7% of Parma workers are self-employed, below the Ohio figure of 8.0%. Self-employed people have no employer plan for health, life or disability coverage.
- 9.3% of Parma adults aged 19 to 64 have no health insurance, about the same as the Ohio rate of 8.8%.
Medicare in Cuyahoga County
| Measure | Cuyahoga County | Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| People with Medicare | 282,171 | 2,635,104 |
| In Medicare Advantage or other health plans | 57.5% | 56.6% |
| In Original Medicare | 42.5% | 43.4% |
| Getting Extra Help with drug costs | 66,398 | — |
Parma and nearby communities
| Place | Households with children | 65 or older | Uninsured adults 19–64 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parma | 22.2% | 20.1% | 9.3% |
| Cleveland | 23.4% | 15.0% | 10.7% |
| Lakewood | 15.4% | 15.1% | 9.0% |
| Strongsville | 26.9% | 23.1% | 4.5% |
| 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 Parma
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 Parma?
No. Olive works with Parma and Cuyahoga 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.