Consider the following statistics about health care coverage in Kentucky:
Total Kentucky Residents - 4,226,138
Kentucky uninsured residents - 14.81%
Total Kentucky HMO enrollment - 340,642
Avg annual employee premium in KY employer-sponsored plan (after employer contrib): $806
Avg KY hospital cost per inpatient day (before insurance) - $1,390
Source data according to the Kaiser Family Foundation:
Health Insurance Coverage of the Total Population, states (2007-2008), U.S. (2008)
Total HMO Enrollment, July 2008
Average Single Premium per Enrolled Employee For Employer-Based Health Insurance, 2008
Hospital Adjusted Expenses per Inpatient Day, 2007
Looking to purchase Kentucky health insurance? We offer a broad selection of Kentucky health plans for individuals, families and small businesses from most of the leading Kentucky health insurance companies.
Residents can also refer to a number of resources within Kentucky:
Kentucky Department of Medicaid Services
Information available to see if you qualify for Kentucky's Medicaid Program
Kentucky Dental Health Program
Promotes dental health in children, includes a fluoride program
Infants and Children Health Care Assistance Directory
Information specific to infants and children in Kentucky