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wlky. com > article > americans-health-insurance-new-poll > 70793904

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…...

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wlky. com > article > health-insurance-caps-kentucky-house-budget-plan > 70469194

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…...

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wlky. com > article > norton-healthcare-how-get-financial-assistance > 65307907

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…...

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wlky. com > article > president-trump-launches-trumprx-who-will-save-on-drug-costs > 70261392

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…...

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wlky. com > article > get-the-facts-kentucky-goal-lowering-state-income-tax > 69889796

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…...

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wlky. com > article > kentucks-lower-individual-income-tax-rate-jan-1-2026 > 69879862

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…...

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wlky. com > article > aca-obamacare-2026-prices-premiums-soar > 69185133

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…...

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wlky. com > article > get-the-facts-kentuckians-spike-health-care-costs-government-shutdown > 69183045

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…...

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wlky. com > article > cigna-norton-healthcare-terminate-contract-louisville-insurance > 65898388

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…...

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wlky. com > article > insurance-changes-glp-weight-loss-drugs > 65264795

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…...