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ObamaCare Kentucky: Key Points About the Healthcare Exchange

ObamaCare Kentucky

With over 4 Mil people residing in Kentucky who will be affected by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (AKA ObamaCare or Healthcare Exchange), will you be ready for the changes? We’ve listed the key points you must know.

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1) Under ObamaCare all Kentucky residents are eligible for health coverage, regardless of preexisting conditions. To learn more about guaranteed coverage for KY read the article ObamaCare: Guaranteed Issuance for Everyone.

2) Everyone in the Bluegrass State must purchase health insurance or face a penalty by federal law. There are few exemptions to the new law, such as if your essential coverage will cost more than 8% of your annual income. To learn about the penalties and/or to find out if you are exempt read the article Affordable Care Act: Penalties for the Uninsured.

3) Over a half a million residents of Kentucky qualify for a federal subsidy to help with health insurance monthly premiums. To find out if you are eligible for a federal subsidy go to the article Health Care Exchange Subsidies: Do You Qualify?

4) The Healthcare Exchange initial open enrollment period for 2014 begins October 1, 2013 and ends March 31, 2014. In 2015, and beyond, the open enrollment will be shortened to a 3 month long period. Call today for assistance enrolling at 800.930.7956 extension 0.

Next Steps
To learn more about Kentucky and ObamaCare contact Medicoverage: Kentucky.



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