Kentucky health insurance marketplace brings back individual plans

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State residents seeking plan options will new be able to use the state-based exchange. The Kentucky health insurance exchange has returned to allow residents of the state to be able to purchase individual plans from the state-based marketplace. Governor Andy Beshear returned the exchange to the control of the state itself. The kynect.ky.gov website is currently undergoing a review period meant to allow residents to better understand the coverage options and find the ones best suited to their needs. This way, they will have the opportunity to be ready for…

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Kentucky health insurance marketplace prepares to restart

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The state intends to restart Kynect, its own exchange allowing residents to enroll in plans. Governor Andy Beshear has announced the state’s intention to reopen Kynect, the Kentucky health insurance marketplace. The exchange makes it possible for residents who don’t have coverage through an employer to enroll in a plan or sign up for Medicaid if they are eligible. The exchange was originally dismantled in 2017 by former Governor Matt Bevin. Kentucky Voices for Health director of policy advocacy Cara Stewart explained that state residents who want to purchase coverage…

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