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Kentucky receives $41.8 million in FEMA funding for COVID-19 pandemic recovery
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (217+ words) (LEX 18) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved $41.8 million for the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management to cover costs related to reducing or eliminating the spread of the COVID-19 virus, including materials, rented equipment and contracts. The funding is part of…...
Families are bracing for cuts as Kentucky Medicaid faces a 4% reduction
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (369+ words) (LEX NEWS) — A 4% cut to Kentucky's Medicaid reimbursement rates takes effect Aug. 1, according to a letter sent to providers from the Department for Medicaid Services, and advocates say the consequences for families across the state could be devastating. The Department…...
New Poll: What are Americans giving up to afford ACA health insurance?
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Lexington erases $12.6M in medical debt for more than 6,000 residents
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (530+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Lexington has made history as the first city in Kentucky to abolish medical debt for some of its residents, with Vice Mayor Dan Wu announcing that more than $12.6 million in medical debt has been erased for 6,484 Fayette…...
Kentucky HB 568 restricting public adjusters draws legal challenge ahead of Monday hearing
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (339+ words) (LEX 18) — The Kentucky General Assembly passed House Bill 568, modifying licensing requirements and fees for public adjusters. Now, a legal challenge is already scheduled for Monday. A spokesperson for the bill's sponsors said they do not comment on pending litigation, but…...
Lexington woman speaks out on the "frustrating" process of applying for her husband's disability benefits
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (311+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — A Lexington couple is trying to regroup after losing their home in a fire a little over a year ago. To make matters worse, Christine Farley said her husband had a stroke and continues to battle heart…...