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\nBeginning next week Kentuckians will use healthcare.gov, instead of kynect, to purchase a Qualified Health Plan during the 2017 open enrollment period.<\/p>\n
\nBeginning next week Kentuckians will use healthcare.gov, instead of kynect, to purchase a Qualified Health Plan during the 2017 open enrollment period.<\/p>\n
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services expects a smooth transition to healthcare.gov. The move to the federal exchange simply changes the web portal Kentuckians will use to enroll and is projected to save more than $10 million per year in operating cost once transitioned.<\/p>\n
The call center for the state exchange is available at 855-459-6328 to assist Kentuckians with questions about where to go for coverage. The call center can help prescreen for program eligibility and help with questions and information. The HealthCare.gov customer service center is also available. It can be reached by calling 800-318-2596. The healthcare.gov call center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. <\/p>\n
Nearly four out of five states now use the federal exchange for a Qualified Heath Plan enrollment. Like the old state-based exchange, the federal site requires the creation of a user account and a completed online application. Insurance can start as soon as Jan. 1, 2017, but Kentuckians will not be able to register or shop for plans until November 1. <\/p>\n
While the process for enrollment will not differ greatly, consumers will notice some changes to the amount and types of plans available for purchase in 2017 due to the decision by some insurers not to participate in the marketplace. <\/p>\n
Kentuckians who have previously enrolled in health insurance through the state\u2019s exchange will receive a notice by mail and\/or email with details about changing to healthcare.gov. Postcard reminders with relevant dates and helpful information will be sent at regular intervals with guidance about the enrollment process.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Medicaid program application process has not changed. Medicaid members may enroll throughout the year and re-enroll in accordance with their own specific re-certification schedule. Medicaid-eligible residents can apply anytime by using benefind which has a pre-screening tool to help determine if a person is eligible for Medicaid or a Qualified Health Plan.<\/p>\n
If a consumer submits an application to healthcare.gov and the applicant is determined to be eligible for Medicaid then the application is transferred to the state\u2019s benefind system for eligibility determination. If the resident is determined to be eligible then benefind, the integrated system for all entitlement programs, will notify the participant and communicate next steps that need to be taken. <\/p>\n
Consumers still in need of coverage for the remainder of 2016 can enroll through the state exchange, kynect.ky.gov. Certain life changes, such as having a baby or losing coverage, have to occur to be eligible to enroll now. All 2016 plans end December 31 regardless of when enrollment occurred. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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