Louisville, KY, October 22, 2023 — Open enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace in Kentucky is running from November 1, 2023, through January 15, 2024. This year, Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky is available to Kentucky residents in 107 counties through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace, including locations such as Louisville, Frankfort and Bowling Green.
“Health insurance remains a critical resource for all individuals, regardless of their circumstances, which is why we’re excited to add new counties to serve more people across Kentucky,” said Corey Ewing, plan president and CEO, WellCare of Kentucky. “As part of the nation’s number one Marketplace insurer, Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky is committed to offering reliable coverage to more Kentucky communities.”
Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky offers quality care, convenient services, and benefits that help make health insurance fit within people’s lives:
$0 Copay for Ambetter Telehealth
Ambetter Telehealth provides convenient, 24-hour access to in-network Ambetter Health providers for unexpected non-emergency health issues through our preferred telehealth vendor. With a $0 copay, members can get medical advice, a diagnosis, or a prescription via phone or video, without having to leave their homes. The service also allows them to upload images that can support their doctor consultation, and a summary of the visit can be shared with their primary care provider.
Affordable and Reliable Coverage
Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky provides coverage for 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.
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 from one place. The platform is built for mobile access as well, so people can enroll using their smartphones. If a person is unable to complete enrollment all at once, the system will save their progress and provide reminders to finish enrollment at their convenience.
My Health Pays®
Members have access to the My Health Pays® program, where they can earn points for practicing healthy eating habits, staying active, saving smart, and being well. 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.
WellCare of Kentucky has served Kentucky since 2011 and currently serves more than 500,000 across its Medicaid, Medicare, and Ambetter plans.
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.
Below is the full list of counties in which Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky will be offered:
WellCare of Kentucky provides government-sponsored managed care services to families, children, seniors, and individuals with complex needs primarily through Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans across the state. WellCare is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives.