This time, the Insurance Blog Week in Review appears on the very last day of September. Topics that have appeared in the blogs here in the past seven days include many details about Medicaid in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama. I also threw in a blog that gives an update about a homeowners insurance claim.
Information About Medicaid in Kentucky
This blog gives some basic information about the Medicaid program in Kentucky. This state covers a wide range of people who fit the income limitations. It is one of very few states that will cover a someone who is under the age of 21 and who is pregnant.
An Update on the Roof Repairs
I’ve been blogging about a homeowners insurance claim my husband and I filed after finding a puddle on the floor. This blog brings you up to date with the latest request by our insurance company. They want us to fix the roof, but their inspector says that the roof is fine.
KCHIP Covers Kids in Kentucky
Kentucky has a portion of its Medicaid program that covers children. It is called KCHIP, which stands for Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program. The state of Kentucky encourages parents to sign up their children for KCHIP, even if the parent doesn’t think their kids qualify for it. They might!
Kentucky Medicaid Has Presumptive Eligibility
The Presumptive Eligibility program enables women who are pregnant to receive the necessary health care for their babies and for themselves while they are waiting for their Medicaid application to be approved. The purpose is to ensure that no one has to miss out on vital prenatal care simply because they cannot afford to pay for it.
A Little Information About TennCare
This blog has some basic details about the Medicaid program in Tennessee. It is called TennCare. It includes coverage for kids, women who are pregnant, and low-income families.
TENNderCare Covers Tots, Kids, and Teens in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the children’s health insurance program is called TENNderCare. It covers newborns, tots, kids, teenagers, and people who are under age 21. This comprehensive program includes vision care, dental care, and mental health services.
Applying for Medicaid in Alabama is Complex
To apply for Medicaid in Alabama, you must first select the right form. Some forms are slightly different from each other, but share the same name or form number. This is confusing!
Alabama Has an All Kids Program
The Children’s Health Insurance Program in Alabama is called All Kids. It provides low-cost, comprehensive, coverage for children who are under age 19.
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