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2025 KVH Annual Meeting

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for Kentucky Voices for Health’s 2025 Annual Meeting, happening on December 9th at the Hyatt Regency Lexington! Join stakeholders from across the Commonwealth to explore the shifting healthcare landscape as we prepare for major changes to health coverage and safety-net funding in 2026. Sessions will touch on the impact of recent state and federal legislation, how providers and communities are preparing for changes, and opportunities for advocacy as we prepare for the 2026 General Assembly. Click the image to view a full agenda with session descriptions and speakers. Who should attend? Health advocates, consumers, community leaders, policymakers, public employees, nonprofit organization staff, frontline service providers, outreach workers, educators, researchers, faith leaders, and others who serve their communities.Special pricing on tickets for kynectors, CHWs, and students. CEUs will be available for CCHWs, Social Workers, and professionals who can self-report hours.   Register now! *Don’t forget! KVH coalition members receive a 50%

Kentucky’s Medicaid Renewals Explainer

MAKE SURE YOU KEEP YOUR HEALTH COVERAGE! Due to COVID-19, Medicaid & KCHIP renewals were paused – but they’re coming back! If you or a family member currently has health coverage through Medicaid or the Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program, called KCHIP, use the explainer below to learn more about Kentucky’s Medicaid renewals timeline, what the renewals notices look like, some tips on what to do first & MORE.   KENTUCKY MEDICAID RENEWALS EXPLAINER               KENTUCKY MEDICAID RENEWALS SPANISH EXPLAINER

2023 Health Plan Savings: The “Family Glitch” Fix Explainer

More Kentuckians qualify for health plan savings! Now more Kentucky families qualify for financial help to lower the cose of kynect health coverage — including those who couldn’t get savings in the past. Previously, eligibility for marketplace health insurance savings was calculated based on the affordability of an individual’s coverage, leaving out dependents and spouses — this was called the “family glitch.” New rules take into account the cost of covering family members as well. Many employees in Kentucky, including public employees such as teachers and other state workers, are now eligible to save on marketplace coverage for themselves AND their family. FAMILY GLITCH FIX EXPLAINER