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Health insurance & Medicare · San Diego, CA (San Diego County)

Supplemental Health Insurance in San Diego, California

15.1% of San Diego residents are 65 or older, about 209,200 people, below the U.S. average of 17.7%. 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, helps San Diego, CA households compare supplemental health insurance by phone or video, and the first conversation is free.

What matters for supplemental health insurance in San Diego

26.9% of San Diego 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 (15.1% of San Diego residents are 65 or older).

San Diego by the numbers

  • 15.1% of San Diego residents are 65 or older, about 209,200 people, below the U.S. average of 17.7%.
  • 8.9% of San Diego adults aged 19 to 64 have no health insurance, below the U.S. rate of 11.1%.
  • 26.9% of San Diego households include children under 18, below the U.S. figure of 29.8%.
  • 11.6% of San Diego workers are self-employed, above the U.S. figure of 9.8%. Self-employed people have no employer plan for health, life or disability coverage.

San Diego and nearby communities

PlaceHouseholds with children65 or olderUninsured adults 19–64
San Diego26.9%15.1%8.9%
Los Angeles26.4%14.8%12.9%
Phoenix32.5%12.6%16.8%
San Francisco18.2%17.5%4.9%
U.S.29.8%17.7%11.1%

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates.

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 in California

  • 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 San Diego

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 San Diego?

No. Olive works with San Diego and San Diego 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) 388-5346.