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More than $200 million in funding will help support health care in Kentucky’s rural communities.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced this week that the state’s Rural Health Transformation Plan has been accepted in full by the White House, securing $212.9 million in funding from the $50 billion authorized by Congress earlier this year and administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
According to a release from the governor’s office, the state’s plan will use the funding over five years “to help address the unique challenges rural Kentucky faces, including high rates of chronic conditions, maternity care deserts, and gaps in coverage for oral care, emergency services, and behavioral health.” Kentucky’s plan advances five integrated care innovation models: Rural Community Hubs for Chronic Care Innovation, PoWERing Maternal and Infant Health, Rapid Response to Recovery (EmPATH Model), Rooted in Health: Rural Dental Access, and Crisis to Care: Integrated EMS Response.
More information about the plan is available at ruralhealthplan.ky.gov.
Kentuckians looking for health care coverage are encouraged to visit Kynect, the state’s marketplace for affordable coverage.
“If you’d like assistance with exploring your health insurance options, Kynect also helps link Kentuckians to ‘Kynnectors,’” said Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Dr. Steven Stack. “These are trained professionals who provide free and unbiased guidance to help you enroll in health coverage and benefits, such as Medicaid, Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Plan, Qualified Health Plans, and nutrition or child care assistance programs.”
The enrollment deadline is January 15. Visit kynect.ky.gov or call 1-855-459-6328 for assistance or to enroll.
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