ICHRA savings in Pike County, OH
In Pike County, individual silver coverage benchmarks at $626/mo versus $1,285/mo for small group — a gap of about $659 per employee per month, or $7,906 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 | $6,589 | $79,062 |
| 25 | $16,471 | $197,655 |
| 50 | $32,943 | $395,310 |
| 100 | $65,885 | $790,620 |
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Pike County vs the Ohio average
| Pike County | Ohio qualifying-county avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly gap / employee | $659 | $766 |
| Savings vs small group | 51.3% | 55% |
Pike County sits $107/month under the qualifying-county average for Ohio, but still clears the $100/month bar where an ICHRA analysis is usually worth running. See how the whole state stacks up on the Ohio savings page or the interactive map.
Nearby Ohio counties
How Pike County compares to other qualifying counties in the state.
| County | Individual /mo | Small group /mo | You save | Annual / employee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland County | $768 | $1,612 | 52.3% | $10,123 |
| Marion County | $782 | $1,612 | 51.5% | $9,962 |
| Jackson County | $626 | $1,285 | 51.3% | $7,906 |
| Ross County | $626 | $1,285 | 51.3% | $7,906 |
| Scioto County | $626 | $1,285 | 51.3% | $7,906 |
| Cuyahoga County | $653 | $1,271 | 48.6% | $7,414 |
Methodology
Every figure on this page compares the lowest-cost silver plan for a 50-year-old in Pike County (FIPS 39131) 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.
Pike County ICHRA FAQs
How much can employers save with an ICHRA in Pike County, Ohio?
For plan year 2026 the Pike County benchmark gap is about $659 per employee per month — individual silver coverage at $626/mo versus $1,285/mo for comparable small-group coverage. Over a year that's roughly $7,906 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 Pike County compared to individual plans?
The 2026 small-group benchmark in Pike County is $1,285/month (lowest-cost silver, age 50) versus $626/month for the same-tier individual-market plan — the individual market prices 51.3% lower. That inversion is exactly what makes an ICHRA work here.
How does Pike County rank for ICHRA savings in Ohio?
Pike County ranks #66 of 88 Ohio counties with a $100+/month benchmark gap. Its $659/month gap is $107 below the Ohio qualifying-county average of $766/month.
Where does this Pike 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 Pike County employer?
No. The Pike 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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