In Kentucky, How Does COBRA Insurance Work?
To protect Kentuckians whose fully-insured work health insurance plans are not covered by The Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA), the state enacted legislation that provides a similar chance for group coverage continuation.
If your employer has fewer than 20 employees and your organization has a fully-insured plan, you may be qualified under the rules of this statute. Your employer will be able to tell you whether your group’s plan is self-funded or fully insured.
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Continuing Health Insurance Coverage In Kentucky
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Kentucky Mini-COBRA Law
The Kentucky Mini-COBRA law allows eligible individuals to continue their group health coverage for a limited period of time after a qualifying event, such as termination or reduction of hours. On average, the cost of Mini-COBRA coverage is the full cost of the coverage plus a 2% administrative fee, which is usually paid by the covered individual. The amount can vary depending on the type and level of coverage, as well as the number of individuals enrolled.
Under the Kentucky Mini-COBRA law, eligible individuals can continue their coverage for up to 9 months after the qualifying event. During this time, they have access to the same benefits and services as they did under their previous employer’s group health plan. It is important to note that Mini-COBRA coverage is temporary and may not be renewed after the 9-month period has ended. Individuals who need longer-term health coverage may need to explore other options, such as individual health insurance or enrollment in a new employer’s health plan.
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Health Insurance For Pre-Existing Conditions In Kentucky
In Kentucky, continuing your workplace health insurance through Mini-COBRA can be a wise choice if you frequently use medical services or take prescription drugs. The plan remains the same, so you will not have to restart your deductibles. The coverage will simply resume from the date it ended.
Apply For COBRA In Kentucky
Employer Has 20+ Employees
You may continue your most recent work health insurance for up to 18 months as an employee. Family members may access the plan for up to 36 months.
You sign up for COBRA with your former employer or their third party. The premium will be $400 – 700 / month, per insured person.
Kentucky Mini-COBRA
To be eligible for Kentucky Mini-COBRA coverage, an individual must meet the following criteria:
- They must have been covered under a group health plan offered by their employer
- They must have experienced a qualifying event, such as termination of employment or reduction of hours
- They must notify their former employer within 60 days of the qualifying event
- They must elect to continue their coverage under the Mini-COBRA law
- They must be a resident of Kentucky or have their primary place of employment in Kentucky at the time of the qualifying event.
Marketplace / Obamacare
A loss of work health insurance is a qualifying event to find new healthcare through the public healthcare exchange.
According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, the average marketplace health plan in Kentucky was $417/month in 2023.
Kentucky Allows Gap Insurance Coverage While Between Jobs
In Kentucky, you can bridge insurance gaps between jobs with a private short-term health insurance plan. This coverage offers major medical benefits for new illnesses and accidents.
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The FlexTerm Health Insurance plan provides health insurance coverage to help protect you from the medical bills that can result from newly unexpected Injuries and Sickness.
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Medicare
After your workplace insurance ends, you’ll sign up for Medicare within 8 months.
In general, you can sign up for Part A and Part B starting three months before your 65th birthday and ending three months after your 65th birthday.
Learn more about Medicare deadlines and how Medicare Advantage plans can replace original Medicare at no cost to you.
COBRA Is Available in All 50 States
Employee continuation of health insurance coverage is not required in all states. When a state lacks laws governing the continuation of work-related medical benefits, the federal COBRA Act protects these rights. Find out more about your state.
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