Work-oriented requirements in Medicaid plan could hit a snag; feds haven’t approved similar proposals
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Gov. Matt Bevin’s plan for Medicaid might not be approved by the Centers for…
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Kentucky uninsured rate drops to 7.5 percent, lower than national average, eight surrounding states
More Kentuckians are gaining health insurance coverage, a trend that has continued since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was implemented…
One-stop shop, Benefind, isn’t; causes confusion, loss of benefits for thousands of Kentuckians
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News On Feb. 29, Gov. Matt Bevin’s administration launched a new one-stop-shopping website for state…
Cabinet for Health and Family Services launches website to help users apply for assistance
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is launching a new self-service web portal where citizens can easily…
Bevin emphasizes reducing debt, more high-tech job training; pension, Medicaid costs as key challenges
In his first State of the Commonwealth Address Tuesday, Governor Matt Bevin asked all Kentuckians and members of the General…
Gov. Bevin names Mark Birdwhistell to head team to develop ‘transformative’ Medicaid program for state
Governor Matt Bevin and Health and Family Services Secretary Vickie Yates Glisson announced plans to develop a transformative Medicaid program…
NKADD provides details regarding transportation for seniors served by SSNK; UW puts hold on funding
Staff Report The Northern Kentucky Area Development District has provided updated information regarding transportation services as a result of the…
More Kentuckians get preventive services since expansion of Medicaid, DMS data shows
The number of Kentuckians receiving preventive health services has risen dramatically since Medicaid expansion took effect in late 2013, new…