Kentuckians can now shop and enroll for health and dental coverage that begins in 2023 on the state-based marketplace, kynect.
“Taking care of our health and well-being is critical – and kynect makes it easy and more affordable to do so,” Gov. Andy Beshear said. “Health care is a basic human right – and in Kentucky, we have made it a top priority to remove barriers to health care so our families can live their best life.”
Kentuckians who don’t have coverage through another source, such as through an employer, Medicaid, the Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program, Medicare, or TRICARE, can now shop for individual coverage on kynect.
All plans offered on the marketplace cover 10 essential health benefits, including emergency services, hospitalization, lab services, and prescription drugs. Enrollment is open through Jan. 15.
Kentuckians can browse plans by typing in their zip code on the kynect site.
Enrollment assistance is also available by contacting a kynector, someone who is trained to explain coverage options, either online or by calling 855-459-6328. A licensed health insurance agent can also help.
Gov. Beshear re-launched kynect as a state-based healthcare marketplace to help ensure more Kentucky families have easy access to information about their health plans and benefits.
The program also expanded to include rent, food, and childcare assistance programs for those in need.
“In addition to the peace of mind that health and dental coverage brings. There is no doubt that having a way to pay for health care helps people get into and stay in the workforce,” said Eric Friedlander, secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.