Health Insurance in Akron, OH

Health Insurance Carriers in Akron, OH

Residents of Akron can compare health insurance plans from the following carriers during Open Enrollment (November 1–January 15): Medical Mutual of Ohio, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Ambetter from MedMutual, Aetna, Molina Healthcare, SummaCare, HealthSpan. The dominant carrier in most Akron ZIP codes is Medical Mutual of Ohio.

Akron is served by Summa Health System (the dominant local system) and Cleveland Clinic Akron General. SummaCare, Summa's insurance subsidiary, has particularly strong Summa Health network access.

2026 Plan Data for Residents in Akron

Here is what is actually filed and for sale in Summit County for 2026.

• Akron sits in Summit County, where 8 carrier(s) have filed 125 plans for 2026: Ambetter from Buckeye, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, CareSource, MedMutual, and others.
• Plan types available to Akron residents: HMO.
• One of the lower-cost Silver options is Silver Complete 4 $0 Tier-1 PCP Visits, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care, $0 Core Rx from Antidote Health Plan of Ohio — $492/month at age 40 with a $7,500 deductible and No Charge primary care.

Source: CMS Plan Year 2026 Qualified Health Plan Landscape file. Full-price filed rates before premium tax credits; not a quote or an offer of coverage. Verify current rates at enrollment.

Hospitals and Health Systems in Akron

Major hospital systems and facilities serving Akron include:

• Summa Health System (Akron City Hospital)
• Summa Health Barberton Campus
• Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Network coverage varies by plan. Before enrolling, confirm your preferred hospital is in-network by checking the plan’s provider directory or calling member services.

Urgent Care Centers in Akron

Urgent care facilities in the Akron area include:

• Summa Health Urgent Care
• Cleveland Clinic Express Care Akron
• Concentra Urgent Care

ACA Subsidies and Medicaid in Akron

Residents of Akron may qualify for ACA premium tax credits if household income falls between 100% and 400% of the federal poverty level (~$15,650–$62,600 for a single adult in 2026). Apply through healthcare.gov or a licensed broker during Open Enrollment or after a qualifying life event.

Akron Health Insurance Market Profile

• Population: 188K
• County: Summit County
• Median Household Income: $43,000 (~275% of the 2026 FPL)
• Marketplace: healthcare.gov