Health Care
Madison County members take action at Andy Barr event
On August 27, the Berea Chamber of Commerce invited U.S. Rep. Andy Barr to an annual luncheon and legislative discussion. However, this year, local constituents responded to Barr’s presence with questions and concerns. Joining others from the community, KFTC members took the opportunity to demonstrate publicly.
Those present advocated for various issues, causes and pursuits. Some present, such as KFTC member Maggie Park, lifted up health care as a major concern. According to Park, “he doesn’t fight for what Kentucky needs, like health care.”
Medicaid hearing
It's time to raise our voices again! Attend the public hearing scheduled for Monday, August 27, where the Cabinet will hear comments on administrative regulations relating to changes in Medicaid.
A Kentucky conversation about ways to help pass the RECLAIM Act and strengthen the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund
You are invited to join a video conference call at 7 pm ET on Monday, August 20, to learn ways Kentuckians can help pass several bills in Congress that are needed to assist disabled, sick, and laid off coal miners and their families and communities.
Kentucky just put doctor shopping into law to help coal companies avoid paying for black lung
On July 14, the coal industry’s doctor-shopping was enshrined in Kentucky law as a spate of new laws took effect.
Bevin’s spite is a prescription for pain
Gov. Matt Bevin’s decision to end dental and vision coverage for 460,000 Kentuckians is vindictive, probably illegal and also illogical because emergency-room visits for dental problems will increase.
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