Health insurance & Medicare · Strongsville, Cuyahoga County
Medicare Advantage, Supplement & Part D Plans in Strongsville, Ohio
23.1% of Strongsville residents are 65 or older, about 10,600 people, well above Ohio's 17.9%; that is the 2nd-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 Strongsville households compare Medicare plans by phone or video, and the first conversation is free.
What matters for Medicare plans in Strongsville
In Cuyahoga County, 57.5% of people with Medicare are in Medicare Advantage or other health plans, at or above the Ohio share of 56.6%. Advantage plans work through networks, so the first thing to check is whether your doctors and hospital are in the plan, and what happens when you travel.
66,398 people in Cuyahoga 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.
Strongsville by the numbers
- 23.1% of Strongsville residents are 65 or older, about 10,600 people, well above Ohio's 17.9%; that is the 2nd-highest share of residents 65 and older of the 13 Northeast Ohio communities on this site.
- About 7,400 Strongsville residents are between 55 and 64, the group that will reach Medicare age over the next ten years.
- 7.1% of adults in Strongsville are veterans, about the same as the Ohio share of 6.8%.
- 12.9% of Strongsville workers have government jobs, about the same as the Ohio share of 12.8%.
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 | — |
Strongsville and nearby communities
| Place | 65 or older | Median age | Veterans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongsville | 23.1% | 46 | 7.1% |
| Cleveland | 15.0% | 36.3 | 5.4% |
| Parma | 20.1% | 43.2 | 5.9% |
| Lakewood | 15.1% | 34.7 | 4.8% |
| 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 Strongsville
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 Cuyahoga County have Medicare?
282,171 people in Cuyahoga County were enrolled in Medicare in July 2026, and 57.5% of them were in Medicare Advantage or other health plans (CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment).
Do I need to visit an office in Strongsville?
No. Olive works with Strongsville and Cuyahoga County households by phone or video, so you can compare options from home. Most applications and signatures can be completed online.
Medicare Advantage, Supplement & Part D Plans near Strongsville
Talk with Olive about Medicare plans.
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