Ohio Health Insurance
As a resident of Ohio, you have plenty of Ohio health insurance options to choose from. There are multiple insurance companies in Ohio that provide a range of plans for a variety of health needs.
Here you'll be able to get helpful information for finding health insurance in Ohio. See some of the state’s top health insurance companies and read about the important Ohio health insurance laws and regulations you should be aware of as you look for your plan. You can also find information about financial assistance and public Ohio health insurance programs.
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Resources on this page
- Ohio Health Insurance Companies
- Ohio Health Insurance Laws and Regulations
- Public Health Insurance Programs for Ohio Residents
- Contact Info for the Ohio Department of Insurance and Department of Health Services
The following list of companies offer health insurance plans in Ohio:
MEGA Life and Health Insurance Company
At The MEGA Life and Health Insurance Company, the focus is on personalizing a health plan that meets your needs.
Ohio Health Insurance Laws and Regulations
Every state in the U.S. has individual and unique laws that govern their private health insurance market.
In Ohio, there are state's mandated open enrollment periods where no application for Ohio health insurance can be turned down for any reason.
Here is a list (PDF format) of each Ohio health insurance company's open enrollment period.
During these Ohio health insurance open enrollment periods, health insurers must offer a basic or standardized health plan. These basic plans are required to cover certain medical services such as:
- Screening for breast and cervical cancer
- Vaccinations for children
Ohio health insurance companies must also cover mental health conditions equal to physical health conditions.
Ohio Public Health Insurance Programs
Here are the public Ohio health insurance programs, helping low-income residents obtain health coverage through state and federal financial assistance:
- Medicaid
In Ohio, the state's Medicaid program provides some low-income residents and disabled citizens with health coverage. To learn more about Ohio Medicaid, visit them online at http://jfs.ohio.gov/OHP/index.stm. - Healthy Start/Healthy Families
These programs are designed to provide coverage for Ohio children, pregnant women, and families who cannot afford their own health insurance. To learn more about Healthy Start and Healthy Families, visit Ohio health insurance program online. - Ohio's Best Rx
This program provides senior citizens living in Ohio with prescription drug discount cards. For more information, visit the Ohio health insurance program's website. - Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Project
Ohio women who have low incomes may qualify for free mammograms and cervical cancer screening through this program. If a woman is diagnosed with cancer through this program, they are eligible for full health coverage through Medicaid.Learn more here.
Certain trade workers and early retirees may also qualify for the Federal Health Coverage Tax Credit which pays for a part of health plan premiums. Find out more about this tax benefit online.
Ohio Department of Insurance and Department of Health
Find the contact information for the Ohio health insurance and health departments at:
The Ohio Department of Insurance
50 W. Town Street
Third Floor Suite 300
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: (614) 644-2658
http://www.ohioinsurance.gov/
Ohio Department of Health
246 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 466-3543
http://www.odh.state.us/
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