Open enrollment to purchase federally regulated health insurance begins November 1st. Anyone currently covered by a Quality Health Plan in the Kynect marketplace exchange is required to transition to the federally-run healthcare exchange in order to receive new plan coverage. This does not apply, however, to anyone covered under Medicaid Expansion.
Northern Kentucky Community Action Comission’s certified staff, called Application Assisters, are available to help individuals, families and small businesses shop, compare and select healthcare plans via the federal health exchange. Application Assisters provide fair and impartial information about available health plans at no charge.
Individuals and families currently receiving healthcare coverage through Kynect must re-enroll during the upcoming Open Enrollment and should consult an Application Assister and schedule an appointment. Now is also the time for residents who do not have healthcare coverage to enroll in a plan.
The process for receiving Medicaid or KCHIP will remain the same. After eligibility is determined Application Assisters can assist with your application or renewal.
Close to 40,000 Northern Kentucky residents are eligible to purchase health insurance. Last year alone NKCAC’s staff enrolled 3,346 families or 4,814 individuals in healthcare coverage in Boone, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen, and Pendleton Counties.
Finding the right plan can be difficult. Each plan has its pros and cons and each individual or family has a unique situation.
To allow ample time for enrollment assistance, we strongly encourage residents to schedule a private appointment with an Application Assister in their county before December 15.
Boone County – 859.586.9250
Campbell County – 859.431.4177
Gallatin County – 859.567.4660
Grant County – 859.824.4768
Kenton County – 859.291.8607
Owen County – 502.484.2116
Pendleton County – 859.654.4054
Open enrollment runs until January 31, 2017.
However, current Health Care coverage purchased through the Kynect Exchange expires December 31, 2016. To ensure coverage continues without interruption, selection of a plan on the Federal exchange must take place no later than December 15, 2016.
A tax credit, based on the applicant’s income and household size, is available to help lower the monthly cost of health insurance.