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Campaign launches in opposition of health insurance caps in Kentucky House budget plan
6+ hour, 23+ min ago (317+ words) The Kentucky Education Association, along with other allied organizations, gathered on Monday to voice concerns over a line item in House Bill 500, which is the Kentucky House's proposed budget plan. HB 500 would set a 5% contribution cap to the Kentucky Employee…...
President Trump launches TrumpRx: Who will save on drug costs?
2+ week, 4+ day ago (283+ words) The White House has unveiled Trump Rx, a website aimed at reducing prescription drug costs by allowing direct purchases from manufacturers, though experts remain skeptical about its impact. The White House has launched Trump Rx, a website designed to allow…...
Get the Facts: What is Kentucky's goal in lowering state income tax?
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (337+ words) Good news if you pay taxes in Kentucky; starting Jan. 1, they'll be lower. Thanks to House Bill 1, the state's personal income tax rate will drop from 4% to 3.5%. Rep. Ken Fleming said this drop comes as the state is on its…...
Kentucky’s lower individual income tax rate starts Jan. 1
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (304+ words) Earlier this year, a bill was signed into law to lower Kentucky's individual income tax by half a percentage point. That lower rate starts right at the beginning of 2026. The rate is currently at 4%, but starting Jan. 1, House Bill 1 lowers…...
Affordable Care Act enrollees get first look at 2026 prices as premiums soar
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (796+ words) Premiums for Affordable Care Act coverage will skyrocket 26%, on average, next year, according to a KFF analysis released Tuesday evening, just days before open enrollment starts on Nov. 1. The price hike is one of the largest jumps since Obamacare plans…...
Get the Facts: Will Kentuckians see spike in health care costs if government shutdown continues?
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (272+ words) Senate Democrats are holding out for Congress to extend health care subsidies, which expire at the end of the year. That could result in higher out-of-pocket costs for millions of Americans, including thousands of Kentuckians. Gov. Andy Beshear and Congressman…...
Cigna Healthcare terminates its contract with Norton Healthcare
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (110+ words) Cigna Healthcare has terminated its contract with Norton Healthcare. That means Norton Healthcare will no longer accept Cigna health insurance, which affects thousands of people in the Louisville area. In a letter to patients, Norton confirmed the news, saying Cigna…...
The U.S. national debt is $36.6 trillion. How does this impact taxpayers?
7+ mon, 16+ hour ago (644+ words) When President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill into law, it sparked major discussions on the outlook of the nation's budget and the national debt. President Donald Trump signed his One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law, sparking…...
States sue Trump administration over rules that could kick 900K off health insurance
7+ mon, 6+ day ago (242+ words) Twenty-one states are suing the Trump administration over new health care regulations that could lead to a significant loss of coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Twenty-one states are suing the Trump administration over new rules they argue will make…...
How to get financial assistance with Norton Healthcare
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (103+ words) AND GOOD MORNING TO YOU. I'M SHAQUILLE LORD. TODAY I'M JOINED BY A VERY SPECIAL GUEST, HEATHER BUNCH. SHE'S HERE TO TALK ABOUT NORTON'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. THIS IS SOMETHING THAT'S VERY ... Norton Healthcare's director of customer service spoke in…...