health insurance

Report: Fewer Kentuckians, Hoosiers, Tennesseans Getting Health Insurance Through Workplace

WKU Public Radio News — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:12:42 +0000

A new report shows fewer workers in Kentucky and Indiana are getting health insurance through their jobs. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation says 59.5 percent of Kentuckians under the age of 65 received health insurance through their job or a family member’s job in 2011. That’s a drop of more than 9 percent from 2000.

In Indiana, 63 percent of those under 65 got health insurance through jobs in 2011, down nearly 15 percent from 2000.

Tennessee saw a 10 percent drop over that same time period.

Nationwide, the report found that 11.5 million fewer Americans get insurance through the workplace.

You can see the complete Robert Wood Johnson Foundation report here.

Kentucky Gets Federal Approval for State-Based Health Exchange

Kenny Colston — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:28:55 +0000

After months building a state-based health exchange, Kentucky officials have been told that the federal government has given approval to their work.

Despite objections from Republican lawmakers, Kentucky officials quickly began working on a state-based exchange --- a part of the Affordable Care Act.

Many states surrounding Kentucky are opting for a federal-run exchange or haven’t yet made a decision.

Christian Healthcare Supporters Rally In Wake of Kentucky Judge's Ruling

Kenny Colston — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 21:00:24 +0000

A judge’s order blocking a Christian health sharing group from doing business in Kentucky has rallied supporters. This week, Judge Thomas Wingate ordered Christian Care Medishare to stop operating in the commonwealth immediately as part of an on-going legal battle between Medishare and the state. Christian members of Medishare pay into an account that can be used to pay other members' medical bills. And the state says the organization must follow the same rules as insurance companies.

Kentucky's Health Insurance Exchange Board Will Meet, Rename Exchange

Kenny Colston — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 21:43:51 +0000

The advisory board tasked with overseeing Kentucky's health insurance exchange is set to have its first meeting Thursday. The 19-member board is made up of public officials, insurance executives, doctors and consumer groups. The agenda is short, focusing mainly on organizational tasks like forming subcommittees. The board is also getting an overview of the exchange from Executive Director Carrie Banahan.

Democrats Walk Out of Meeting on Kentucky Insurance Exchange

Kenny Colston — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:49:11 +0000

A debate over Kentucky’s health insurance exchange ended with a walkout by Democratic lawmakers Wednesday. They were angered over an attempt by Republicans on the joint Health and Welfare committee to declare Governor Steve Beshear's executive order establishing the exchange illegal.