The governor said despite continual low statewide unemployment, some Kentucky adults just aren’t healthy enough to hold down a job.
The move garnered an enthusiastic thumbs up from Ben Chandler, President and CEO of the non-partisan Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky.
Beshear said the expansion of services would have no impact on the state budget.
Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, Medicaid members will be able to access the benefits. No special enrollment period is needed.
Families who qualify are at or under 138% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, approximately $18,700 per year for an individual; $38,200 for a family of four. Children and youth ages 21 and under, enrolled in Medicaid already qualify for these health services.
