Stateline: Backed by former UK star Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, kids who stutter may receive free therapy
By Elaine S. Povich Stateline Former NBA and University of Kentucky basketball player Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has stuttered all his life….
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Opinion – Reform ‘prior authorization’ and improve the health of Kentuckians, medical group says
It’s a situation all of us will find ourselves in at some point. You’re sick, or get diagnosed with a…
Dr. Val Slayton: The prescription for good health starts with selecting the right Medicare plan
As a physician, the last thing I want is for a patient to make decisions about their health and well-being…
Kelly Taulbee: Thousands of Kentucky children at risk of losing health insurance; here’s what’s needed
For more than two years, the pandemic has brought no shortage of challenges to our Commonwealth. One silver lining, however,…
Kyians can now shop plans on kynect, the state’s health insurance exchange; enrollment begins Nov. 1
Kentuckians are encouraged to visit kynect.ky.gov starting today to review and compare plans on the state’s new health care marketplace…
Special COVID-19 health insurance enrollment period begins; Kyians have until May 15 to choose a plan
Kentuckians have a new opportunity to enroll in health insurance for 2021 on HealthCare.gov, but only for a limited time….
Deadline is Dec. 15 for open enrollment in Kentucky’s 2021 Marketplace health insurance plans
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The deadline for open enrollment in Kentucky’s 2021 Marketplace health insurance plans is Dec. 15, and…
Murray writer, NKyTrib columnist releases latest book, the spoken word opera, The Way Home
The Way Home, by Murray writer and MKyTribune columnist Constance Alexander, has been published by Finishing Line Press of Georgetown….
Dustin Pugel: Kentucky lives and livelihoods are on line with Supreme Court challenge to ACA
Health insurance coverage for over half a million Kentuckians, and the protections for 2 million Kentuckians with preexisting conditions, will…
NKY has 9 cases; KY 245 cases, 5 deaths; Beshear talks racial disparities, business restrictions, McAtee
As of Tuesday afternoon, the NKY Health Department reported 9 additional cases of COVID-19 in Northern Kentucky, for 1,349 total…
Letter to the Editor: Col Owens says support Amy McGrath and healthcare for all — realistically
A major issue facing Kentuckians in this fall’s U.S. Senate election is health care. All Democratic candidates support universal access…
KY Chamber of Commerce launches program to help small businesses manage health care costs
With health care costs hitting small employers particularly hard, many Kentucky organizations have found themselves struggling to offer health benefits…
Open enrollment period open — until Dec. 15 — for signing up for or changing health insurance plan
Kentucky Today Open enrollment is now underway at the Kentucky Health Benefits Exchange for 2019 health insurance plans. Kentuckians who…
Making choices about your healthcare as you make choices for 2019 — here are a few tips
By Mary Kuhlman Public News Service Candidates in the upcoming election aren’t the only choices Kentuckians need to make this…
Survey finds majority of children in the region are able to get the health care they need
Families, health care providers, community partners and others are working together to ensure that children in the Greater Cincinnati…
600,000 sign up for ACA health insurance, beating prior year’s pace, about 23% new to marketplace
“More than 600,000 people signed up last week for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, significantly beating the pace…
Open Enrollment for 2018 Marketplace health insurance plan runs Nov. 1 through Dec. 15
Open Enrollment for 2018 Marketplace health insurance plans at healthcare.gov is quickly approaching. The Health Benefit Exchange (HBE), within the Cabinet for Health and Family…
Study finds more than 1/4 of adults in the U.S. are under-insured because of high deductibles
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News More than one-fourth of U.S. adults with health insurance were under-insured in 2016, including…
Small employers in Kentucky aren’t likely to offer health insurance to workers, study says
Most of Kentucky’s small employers don’t offer health insurance, while almost all of the state’s larger employers do, according to…
Latest KHIP poll: Health insurance is important factor in Kentuckians’ ability to get needed health care
Having health insurance is an important factor in being able to get needed health care. According to information released today…
U.S. Census Report: Kentucky has largest drop in percentage of those without health insurance
Kentucky led the nation in the largest drop in the percentage of residents without health insurance from 2013 to 2014,…
Half of Kentucky’s working-age adults have insurance through employers, up from 2012
Half of Kentucky’s working-age adults now get health insurance through their employers, up from 37 percent two years ago, reversing…