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West Kentucky Allied Services shares local impacts as Kentucky ACA disenrollments surge
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (393+ words) ACA disenrollment over the period of January to April in Kentucky tripled compared to the same period in 2025, following the expiration of federal subsidies. West Kentucky Allied Services has seen over 100 cases in the Purchase Region of people dropping ACA…...
'We never know what's going to happen': Farmers among many facing higher insurance premiums
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (566+ words) PADUCAH " Farmers faced many challenges last year, including low commodity prices, high input costs and being stuck in the crossfire of a trade war. It's a new year, but farmers face another challenge: increased insurance premiums." The Affordable Care Act's…...
Local organization, Paducah Action Network, raises funds to alleviate medical debt
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (380+ words) PADUCAH " A local organization, Paducah Action Network, is assembling a fundraiser to diminish medical debt in Mc Cracken County. The goal is to raise $36, 000 through donations which would alleviate up to $6 million of medical debt in the county. The fundraiser…...
Local organization, Paducah Action, raises funds to alleviate medical debt
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (380+ words) PADUCAH " A local organization, Paducah Action Network, is assembling a fundraiser to diminish medical debt in Mc Cracken County. The goal is to raise $36, 000 through donations which would alleviate up to $6 million of medical debt in the county. The fundraiser…...
Kentuckians urged to enroll as kynect deadline draws near
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (682+ words) kynect offers affordable insurance primarily to low-income individuals, including those without employer-sponsored insurance, the self-employed, or those who don't qualify for Medicare. Samantha Penrod, kynect Program Director, said once the deadline passes, enrollment will be closed for the rest of…...
Health insurance costs spike after key subsidies end
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (396+ words) PADUCAH " After Affordable Care Act subsidies " or premium tax credits " expired at the beginning of the year, West Kentucky Allied Services said hundreds locally have been affected, leaving some confused and concerned. The ACA subsidies helped lower insurance costs for…...
Local impact as ACA subsidies expire
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (102+ words) WPSD Local 6 Health insurance costs spike after key subsidies end After Affordable Care Act subsidies " or premium tax credits " expired at the beginning of the year, West Kentucky Allied Services said hundreds locally have been affected, leaving some confused and…...
Get Covered Illinois extends open enrollment deadline
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (274+ words) Illinoisians who want their coverage to begin Jan. 1 must enroll by the extended deadline of Dec. 31. To explore plans, apply for financial help and enroll, visit the Get Covered Illinois website. ILLINOIS " Illinois residents now have until Dec. 31 to enroll…...
City raises health plan premiums after more than a decade
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (438+ words) Hospital labor shortages and the cost of labor when it comes to the health care industry is going up," Benefits Advisor DJ Story said. High cost medications from GLP-1s and specialty drugs, as well as gene therapy medications, are driving…...
Rising health insurance costs lead to higher premiums for city employees
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (458+ words) PADUCAH " The city has approved a new health insurance plan for 2026 that will raise rates for employees by $5. 25 per pay period or $39 for family coverage. This is a part of their investor plan, which Human Resources Director Stefanie Wilcox says…...