Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky Expands Health Insurance Offering to 107 Counties Statewide - Offering More Residents Affordable, Accessible Coverage

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Nov 02, 2023, 08:00 ET

Ambetter from Wellcare of Kentucky offers Kentucky residents a variety of affordable plans during Open Enrollment beginning Nov. 1

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky, a product offered by a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), which provides insurance to under-insured and uninsured populations through the State Based Exchange, announced today that it will offer a variety of affordable health insurance plans to residents in 107 counties in Kentucky for 2024. Open enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace for Kentucky runs from Nov. 1, 2023, through Jan. 15, 2024.

Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky offers its members access to quality care, convenient services and valuable rewards. 2024 benefits and offerings include:

Affordable and Reliable Coverage

Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky provides coverage of all essential health benefits, including preventive and wellness services, maternity and newborn care, pediatric services, mental health services, hospitalizations and prescription drug coverage. Some plans also include dental and vision coverage.  

Virtual 24/7 Care

Virtual 24/7 Care offers members an Ambetter-designated licensed provider via telehealth without having to leave their home to get quick remedies for non-emergency illnesses such as flu, skin conditions, ear infections, fever and respiratory infections.

Online Enrollment Assistance

Through the Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky website, people can browse and compare coverage options, determine their eligibility for financial subsidies, and directly enroll in coverage – all in one place. The platform is accessible through mobile devices, so people can enroll using smartphones. If a person is unable to complete enrollment all at once, the system will save progress and provide reminders to finish enrollment.

My Health Pays

Members have access to the My Health Pays® program, where they can earn points for practicing healthy eating habits, staying active and leading a healthy lifestyle. Through the program, members can complete health-related activities and challenges, and can earn up to $500 in rewards in 2024. These rewards can be used for health-related expenses such as copays and deductibles. My Health Pays also allows members to set and reach health goals at their own pace by providing seasonal suggestions for activities and guidance to help stay on track.

Below is the full list of counties in which Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky will be offered:

Adair
Allen
Anderson
Ballard
Barren
Bath
Bell
Boone
Boyd
Boyle
Bracken
Breathitt
Breckinridge
Bullitt
Butler
Caldwell
Calloway
Campbell
Carlisle
Carroll
Carter
Casey
Clark
Clay
Clinton
Crittenden
Cumberland
Daviess
Edmonson
Elliott
Estill
Fayette
Floyd
Franklin
Fulton
Gallatin
Garrard
Grant
Green
Greenup
Hancock
Hardin
Harlan
Hart
Henderson
Henry
Hickman
Hopkins
Jackson
Jefferson
Jessamine
Johnson
Kenton
Knott
Knox
Larue
Laurel
Lawrence
Lee
Leslie
Letcher
Lewis
Lincoln
Livingston
Logan
Lyon
Madison
Magoffin
Marshall
Martin
McCracken
McCreary
McLean
Meade
Menifee
Mercer
Metcalfe
Monroe
Morgan
Muhlenberg
Nelson
Nicholas
Ohio
Oldham
Owen
Owsley
Pendleton
Perry
Pike
Powell
Rockcastle
Russell
Scott
Shelby
Simpson
Spencer
Taylor
Todd
Trigg
Trimble
Union
Warren
Washington
Webster
Whitley
Wolfe
Woodford

Kentucky residents interested in learning more about Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky or enrolling in a health plan during the open enrollment period may visit Ambetter.wellcareky.com.

About Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky

Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky is underwritten by WellCare Health Plans of Kentucky, Inc., which is a Qualified Health Plan issuer in the Kentucky Health Insurance Marketplace. For more information visit https://ambetter.wellcareky.com/. For information on your right to receive from an Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky plan free of discrimination, or your right to receive language, auditory and/or visual assistance services, please visit www.ambetterhealth.com and scroll to the bottom of the page.

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