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What Americans are giving up to afford ACA health insurance, according to a new poll
4+ week, 1+ day ago (695+ words) Lately, Priscilla Brown has had to choose between properly managing her Type 2 diabetes and affording other necessities, like gas in her car. Some days, she takes half or a third of her prescribed insulin dose " just to stretch it out…...
Campaign launches in opposition of health insurance caps in Kentucky House budget plan
1+ mon, 3+ week 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…...
How to get financial assistance with Norton Healthcare
9+ mon, 1+ 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…...
President Trump launches Trump Rx: Who will save on drug costs?
2+ mon, 1+ week 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?
3+ mon, 2+ 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
3+ mon, 2+ 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
5+ mon, 2+ 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?
5+ mon, 2+ 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
7+ mon, 3+ 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…...
Major insurance changes are coming for weight loss drugs. Here's how it could affect patients
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (972+ words) Last week, Tara Eacobacci had an appointment with her doctor that was devoted exclusively to the topic of health insurance. A major change to her prescription benefits meant the medication she was using to manage her weight " a treatment that…...