health insurance

Despite Law Some Kentucky Parents Lack Autism Coverage

Whitney Jones and The Associated Press — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:12:03 +0000

Some Kentucky parents of autistic children say they've received little or no insurance coverage for treatment despite a 2010 state law mandating benefits.

Kentucky insurers say the law has required a smoothing-out period to address legal gray areas and other unforeseen challenges. But autism advocates argue insurers have had plenty of time. Meanwhile, parents say they can't sustain the tens of thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket treatment costs.

Christian Insurance Members Get Reprieve

Whitney Jones and The Associated Press — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:13:21 +0000

Kentucky Medi-Share members now have until Jan. 1a to find new health insurance. Franklin County Circuit Judge Thomas Wingate originally ordered Medi-Share to cease operations on Thursday because it doesn’t comply with state insurance regulations. But Wingate decided today to allow the Christians-only health insurer to continue covering some 800 Kentuckians for another two months.

Christian insurance participants losing coverage

Whitney Jones and The Associated Press — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:31:00 +0000

Some 800 Kentucky members of the Christian health plan Medi-Share will no longer have coverage at the end of the week. Franklin County Circuit Judge Thomas Wingate ordered Medi-Share to cease operations Thursday saying it doesn’t comply with state insurance regulations. Medi-Share President Tony Meggs says the company is notifying health plan members.

Paducah City Commission Previews Health Insurance Plan

Whitney Jones — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:07:05 +0000

The Paducah City Commission heard a preview last night for the city’s health insurance plan for next year and approved an increase in premiums. Participants in the city’s health insurance plan can expect a rise of 5.3 percent on their premiums next year. The city’s allocation to employees is also going up 1.5 percent. The commissioners will vote Oct. 23 to hire Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to provide stop loss insurance and administrative services for the health insurance plan.

Beshear Names Members of Health Exchange Board

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:45:06 +0000

Governor Steve Beshear has decide to expand the board of the new health insurance exchange, while also naming those members today.

The now-19 member board includes top level officials from Kentuckys major insurers, including Anthem, Humana and Bluegrass Family Health.

Tea Party Activist Hopes Law Will End KDI - Christian Care Battle

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 19:25:02 +0000

A Tea Party activist is hoping to end a decade-long battle between the Kentucky Department of Insurance and a Christian health sharing organization.

Christian Care Medishare pools money from members in various states to pay medical bills for members in need. The group has a religious exemption to certain federal rules governing insurance companies. But the state has not made such concessions.

Now, activist David Adams is teaming up with Republican state Senator Tom Buford to push a bill that would grant Medishare its exemptions.

New Report Says Almost 1 Million Kentuckians to Be Insured Under ACA Clause

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:20:31 +0000

A new report from the national health organization Families USA is praising the ability of almost 1 million Kentuckians to buy insurance in the coming years despite their pre-existing conditions.