ICHRA savings in Clinton County, OH
In Clinton County, individual silver coverage benchmarks at $553/mo versus $1,418/mo for small group — a gap of about $866 per employee per month, or $10,388 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 | $8,657 | $103,884 |
| 25 | $21,643 | $259,710 |
| 50 | $43,285 | $519,420 |
| 100 | $86,570 | $1,038,840 |
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Clinton County vs the Ohio average
| Clinton County | Ohio qualifying-county avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly gap / employee | $866 | $766 |
| Savings vs small group | 61% | 55% |
Clinton County runs $100/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 Clinton County compares to other qualifying counties in the state.
| County | Individual /mo | Small group /mo | You save | Annual / employee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren County | $538 | $1,427 | 62.3% | $10,675 |
| Brown County | $553 | $1,418 | 61% | $10,388 |
| Clermont County | $553 | $1,418 | 61% | $10,388 |
| Highland County | $553 | $1,418 | 61% | $10,388 |
| Allen County | $633 | $1,596 | 60.4% | $11,564 |
| Auglaize County | $633 | $1,596 | 60.4% | $11,564 |
Methodology
Every figure on this page compares the lowest-cost silver plan for a 50-year-old in Clinton County (FIPS 39027) 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.
Clinton County ICHRA FAQs
How much can employers save with an ICHRA in Clinton County, Ohio?
For plan year 2026 the Clinton County benchmark gap is about $866 per employee per month — individual silver coverage at $553/mo versus $1,418/mo for comparable small-group coverage. Over a year that's roughly $10,388 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 Clinton County compared to individual plans?
The 2026 small-group benchmark in Clinton County is $1,418/month (lowest-cost silver, age 50) versus $553/month for the same-tier individual-market plan — the individual market prices 61% lower. That inversion is exactly what makes an ICHRA work here.
How does Clinton County rank for ICHRA savings in Ohio?
Clinton County ranks #13 of 88 Ohio counties with a $100+/month benchmark gap. Its $866/month gap is $100 above the Ohio qualifying-county average of $766/month.
Where does this Clinton 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 Clinton County employer?
No. The Clinton 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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