Post by Logan on Jun 27, 2016 19:58:05 GMT -6
Bevin proposes major changes to Medicaid, including monthly premiums
FRANKFORT -- Gov. Matt Bevin unveiled details Wednesday of his plan to overhaul Medicaid in Kentucky, saying it will impose monthly premiums of $1 to $15 and save taxpayers $2.2 billion over the next five years.
Bevin said his plan, which would cover all non-disabled adults receiving Medicaid, focuses on creating better health outcomes and personal responsibility for participants, and sustainability for the costly health insurance program that serves low-income and disabled individuals.
The monthly premiums would be based on income levels and would be for “able-bodied adults.” Pregnant women and children would not be charged premiums.
The premiums will encourage participants to “take ownership” of their health care, Bevin said, noting that the plan offers the opportunity to earn credits that can be used to purchase additional benefits, such as dental and vision insurance.
Read more here: www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article85243512.html
FRANKFORT -- Gov. Matt Bevin unveiled details Wednesday of his plan to overhaul Medicaid in Kentucky, saying it will impose monthly premiums of $1 to $15 and save taxpayers $2.2 billion over the next five years.
Bevin said his plan, which would cover all non-disabled adults receiving Medicaid, focuses on creating better health outcomes and personal responsibility for participants, and sustainability for the costly health insurance program that serves low-income and disabled individuals.
The monthly premiums would be based on income levels and would be for “able-bodied adults.” Pregnant women and children would not be charged premiums.
The premiums will encourage participants to “take ownership” of their health care, Bevin said, noting that the plan offers the opportunity to earn credits that can be used to purchase additional benefits, such as dental and vision insurance.
Read more here: www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article85243512.html