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Credit NPR Aggressive steps continue to be taken to battle COVID-19 and provide access to quality, affordable health coverage to the uninsured, which is why the President reopened the federal health care marketplaces from Feb. 15 to May 15. Uninsured Americans, including those eligible for financial help through the Affordable Care Act marketplace or zero-dollar coverage through Medicaid, may enroll in health coverage. “Health care is a basic human right and I encourage every Kentuckian without coverage to take advantage of this opportunity and sign up,” said Gov. Andy Beshear . “This pandemic has made us even more aware of how expanded health care in Kentucky has helped us to have fewer deaths than most states. It is critical for every Kentuckian to have health care coverage and I urge those still needing coverage to take time to enroll during this period.” ....
FRANKFORT, KY â The state of Kentucky is joining a coalition of states, plus consumer and health care groups and health care providers, to launch Get Covered 2021, a national effort to encourage mask wearing and substantially increase the number of people with health coverage. Gov. Andy Beshear, as well as 14 other governors, are declaring Dec. 10 as Get Covered America Day, to raise awareness and action about COVID-19 safety and getting enrolled in health coverage. âHealth care is a basic human right,â says Gov. Beshear. âItâs our job to work quickly and diligently to get health coverage for as many Kentuckians as possible. With COVID-19 negatively impacting every state, we also need more people wearing masks because when you mask up, you help protect yourself and those around you, which slows the spread of this devastating virus.â ....