ICHRA savings in Adams County, OH
In Adams County, individual silver coverage benchmarks at $622/mo versus $1,418/mo for small group — a gap of about $796 per employee per month, or $9,557 a year.
Last updated: August 17, 2026 · plan-year 2026, lowest-cost silver (age 50), same year both markets. Estimates, not quotes.
What the gap means at your headcount
Benchmark gap × employees × 12 months. Illustrations only — your contribution design sets the real number.
| Employees | Monthly benchmark gap | Estimated annual gap |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $7,964 | $95,569 |
| 25 | $19,910 | $238,923 |
| 50 | $39,821 | $477,846 |
| 100 | $79,641 | $955,692 |
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Adams County vs the Ohio average
| Adams County | Ohio qualifying-county avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly gap / employee | $796 | $766 |
| Savings vs small group | 56.2% | 55% |
Adams County runs $30/month ahead of the typical qualifying Ohio county — one of the stronger local cases for an ICHRA in the state. See how the whole state stacks up on the Ohio savings page or the interactive map.
Nearby Ohio counties
How Adams County compares to other qualifying counties in the state.
| County | Individual /mo | Small group /mo | You save | Annual / employee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams County | $599 | $1,392 | 57% | $9,514 |
| Wood County | $599 | $1,392 | 57% | $9,514 |
| Ashland County | $583 | $1,336 | 56.4% | $9,035 |
| Coshocton County | $579 | $1,295 | 55.2% | $8,584 |
| Hocking County | $599 | $1,286 | 53.4% | $8,246 |
| Vinton County | $599 | $1,285 | 53.4% | $8,233 |
Methodology
Every figure on this page compares the lowest-cost silver plan for a 50-year-old in Adams County (FIPS 39001) across both markets for the same plan year (2026): the individual market side comes from the CMS Marketplace Public Use Files, the small-group side from Ideon's county-level rate data. We never mix plan years, tiers, or geographies. Figures are benchmark estimates — not an offer of insurance, a quote, or a guarantee of savings.
Adams County ICHRA FAQs
How much can employers save with an ICHRA in Adams County, Ohio?
For plan year 2026 the Adams County benchmark gap is about $796 per employee per month — individual silver coverage at $622/mo versus $1,418/mo for comparable small-group coverage. Over a year that's roughly $9,557 per employee. These are estimates from public and industry benchmark data, not quotes; actual savings depend on your census and contribution design.
What does small-group health insurance cost in Adams County compared to individual plans?
The 2026 small-group benchmark in Adams County is $1,418/month (lowest-cost silver, age 50) versus $622/month for the same-tier individual-market plan — the individual market prices 56.2% lower. That inversion is exactly what makes an ICHRA work here.
How does Adams County rank for ICHRA savings in Ohio?
Adams County ranks #57 of 88 Ohio counties with a $100+/month benchmark gap. Its $796/month gap is $30 above the Ohio qualifying-county average of $766/month.
Where does this Adams County data come from?
Individual-market premiums come from the CMS Marketplace Public Use Files and small-group benchmarks from Ideon — lowest-cost silver plan, age 50, same county and same plan year (2026) on both sides. Same-year, same-county, same-tier is the only apples-to-apples comparison we publish.
Is an ICHRA the right move for every Adams County employer?
No. The Adams County numbers favor an ICHRA on paper, but the answer depends on your group's ages, current renewal, participation, and contribution strategy. A free analysis models your actual census — and if staying on group coverage is cheaper, it will say so.
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