Kynect private-insurance enrollment runs through Feb. 15; exchange works to get taxpayers information to prove coverage
The federal health reform law requires most people to have health insurance or pay a penalty, and Kynect says it is working to help Kentuckians get the information they need to prove coverage when they file their tax returns.
Outreach events continue at several campuses in the Kentucky Community and Technical
College System. Events are open to the general public and will feature “Kynectors” who answer questions and help people find a plan that fits their needs and budgets. Tthe remaining events will be at:
- Bluegrass
Community and Technical College, Leestown and Newtown
campuses, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Feb. 2 and 3. - Jefferson
Community and Technical College, downtown Louisville campus, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.,
Feb. 4 and 5. - Gateway
Community and Technical College, Covington campus (Two Rivers
Building), 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Feb. 9 and 10. - Gateway
Community and Technical College, Boone County campus, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Feb. 11 and
12.
new applications for coverage had been submitted to Kynect; 43,181 people had been newly enrolled in Medicaid; 75,760
people had renewed their private insurance; 18,533 had newly enrolled in a private plan; and 4,914
individuals had enrolled in dental plans.
Kynect Director Carrie Banahan said, “If you or anyone you know remains without health insurance the time
to enroll in coverage through Kynect is now. Please don’t delay. Enroll as soon
as possible.”
Those
who need health insurance are encouraged to log on to www.Kynect.ky.gov, call 1-855-4kynect (459-6328), or contact an insurance
agent or Kynector before the Feb. 15 deadline. Medicaid enrollment is open year-round.
Taxpayers, take note
Individuals
who qualified for an advanced premium tax credit, or subsidy, through Kynect will
receive a 1095-A tax form in the mail. The form provides information for individuals and families who
received payment assistance to help them fill out IRS Form 8962 as part of
their federal return.
has instituted a robust training and information program to help individuals, Kynectors, insurance agents and tax preparers understand the requirements,” a state press release said. “Individuals with questions about their Form
1095-A may also call a special Kynect hotline at 1-844-373-2417.
with Medicaid, KCHIP, Medicare, catastrophic health insurance or insurance
through an employer or other agency do not need Form 1095-A to file their
federal income taxes.