NKY works to fill in the gaps healthcare leaves behind

Let’s be honest. We’re all feeling it.

Gas is more expensive. Groceries are more expensive. And healthcare? Well.

A major federal law changed rules around how people access healthcare last year, and Americans are still finding out what the changes mean for them.

While uninsured rates are relatively low in Northern Kentucky now, Aaron Broomall of the Faith Community Health Network said those numbers are likely to change — and soon.

At the end of 2025, there were an estimated 18,000 to 24,000 uninsured individuals in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties.

“By 2027, that number could be up over 40,000 uninsured individuals.”

Keep scrolling to learn more about the state of healthcare in NKY and the solutions locals are looking for.

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