Health insurance & Medicare · Worthington, Franklin County
Individual & Family Health Insurance in Worthington, Ohio
3.8% of Worthington adults aged 19 to 64 have no health insurance, well below the Ohio rate of 8.8% (the 3rd-lowest uninsured rate for adults 19 to 64 of the 16 Central Ohio communities on this site). Help choosing an ACA Marketplace health plan through HealthCare.gov, including checking whether you qualify for premium tax credits that lower your monthly cost. Olive, a licensed agent with Manna Financial Services in Fairborn, helps Worthington households compare individual and family health insurance by phone or video, and the first conversation is free.
What matters for individual and family health insurance in Worthington
69,951 people in Franklin County chose a HealthCare.gov plan for 2026, and 85.1% of them received a premium tax credit, at or above the Ohio rate of 82.6%. Tax credits depend on your own household income and size, so we estimate yours before you pick a plan.
Most Franklin County shoppers (64.5%) chose Bronze plans, which have the lowest premiums but the highest costs when you use care. If your income is lower, a Silver plan can come with cost-sharing reductions that cut deductibles, so it is worth comparing both.
9.7% of Worthington workers are self-employed. Self-employed people buy their own coverage, and Marketplace tax credits are based on your expected net self-employment income, so a careful estimate matters.
Worthington by the numbers
- 3.8% of Worthington adults aged 19 to 64 have no health insurance, well below the Ohio rate of 8.8% (the 3rd-lowest uninsured rate for adults 19 to 64 of the 16 Central Ohio communities on this site).
- The median household income in Worthington is $124,734, well above Ohio's $69,680.
- 33.4% of Worthington households include children under 18, well above the Ohio figure of 28.3%.
- 9.7% of Worthington workers are self-employed, above the Ohio figure of 8.0%. Self-employed people have no employer plan for health, life or disability coverage.
HealthCare.gov sign-ups in Franklin County for 2026
| Measure | Franklin County | Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| People who chose a Marketplace plan | 69,951 | 469,616 |
| New to the Marketplace | 11,424 | — |
| Received a premium tax credit | 85.1% | 82.6% |
| Chose a Bronze plan | 64.5% | 60.1% |
| Chose a Silver plan | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 13,592 | — |
Worthington and nearby communities
| Place | Uninsured adults 19–64 | Self-employed | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington | 3.8% | 9.7% | $124,734 |
| Columbus | 12.6% | 6.6% | $65,327 |
| Dublin | 4.1% | 11.7% | $155,282 |
| Westerville | 4.4% | 8.3% | $107,054 |
| Ohio | 8.8% | 8.0% | $69,680 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; CMS 2026 Marketplace Open Enrollment Period county-level public use file.
How we help with individual and family health insurance
- Compare the Marketplace plans offered in your Ohio county
- Check premium tax credit and cost-sharing eligibility
- Confirm your doctors, hospitals and prescriptions are in network
- Enroll during Open Enrollment or a Special Enrollment Period
Read our full guide to individual and family health insurance
Rules that apply across Ohio
- Ohio residents buy individual and family plans through the federal Marketplace at HealthCare.gov. Plans and prices vary by county.
- Open Enrollment runs November 1 to January 15. Enroll by December 15 for coverage that starts January 1.
- Outside Open Enrollment, a qualifying life event such as losing other coverage, moving, marriage or a new baby opens a Special Enrollment Period.
- Marketplace premiums are the same with or without an agent. Insurance companies pay the agent.
Questions from Worthington
When can I enroll in a Marketplace plan in Ohio?
Open Enrollment for 2027 coverage runs November 1, 2026 to January 15, 2027 on HealthCare.gov. Enroll by December 15 for coverage that starts January 1. Outside that window you need a qualifying life event, such as losing other coverage, moving, marriage or a new baby, to use a Special Enrollment Period.
How many people in Franklin County use HealthCare.gov?
69,951 Franklin County residents chose a Marketplace plan during Open Enrollment for 2026, and 85.1% received a premium tax credit (CMS 2026 Open Enrollment county-level data).
Do I need to visit an office in Worthington?
No. Olive works with Worthington and Franklin County households by phone or video, so you can compare options from home. Most applications and signatures can be completed online.
Individual & Family Health Insurance near Worthington
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Talk with Olive about individual and family health insurance.
Free, no obligation, by phone or video. Or call or text (937) 795-9877.