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Across
the country, states struggle with the challenge
of providing health-care access to their
citizens who can't afford it. In Kentucky,
one solution to the problem can be found
in Health Kentucky, a nonprofit organization
that has provided free health care to more
than 250,000 patients since its inception
in 1984.
Eligible
patients receive free medical care and medications
through a statewide network of volunteer
doctors, pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies,
hospitals, dentists, home health agencies,
and hospices. These individuals experience
an improved quality of life — and peace
of mind— when they can receive needed
health care.
To the
many volunteers in the medical community
who contribute their time and resources,
and to the many individuals and corporations
who contribute funding to this important
cause, Health Kentucky thanks you!
To learn more about this
valuable mission and how it continues to
benefit thousands of Kentuckians every year,
we invite you to become a regular visitor
to our Web site.
For many Kentucky residents the option
of having access to healthcare does not
exist. Families and individuals live in
fear that one medical catastrophe could
mean ruin for their future. A simple cold
cannot be treated without incurring mounting
medical bills. For those residents that
are ineligible for any state programs, few
options are left but the need still exists.
Addressing this need, Health Kentucky was
created in 1984. Health Kentucky and the
Kentucky Physicians Care Program's vision
is that all uninsured Kentuckians living
in poverty have access to quality healthcare.
Eligible applicants must meet the requirements
below:
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Applicant must be a Kentucky resident
between the ages of 19-64
2. Applicant cannot be covered by any other
insurance including, Medicaid, Medicare,
KCHIP, or Disability (SSI)
3. Income level for applicant must be at
or below Federal Poverty guidelines. This
can be determined when completing the application.
Health Kentucky cannot:
1. Pay past medical bills
2. Pay for prescriptions other than those
approved for our program
3. It does not aid with motor vehicle accident
or work related injuries
4. Assist with disability determination
5. Cannot assist patients in crisis (no
immediate approval can be granted-application
process takes 7-10 working days)
Health Kentucky and the
Kentucky Physicians Care program is unique
because it encompasses its support solely
from volunteers. Over 2000 physicians, 350+
pharmacies, and 6 major pharmaceutical manufacturers,
127 acute care hospitals volunteer their
time and services to assist the Health Kentucky
clients. They receive no incentives, rebates
or monetary distributions for the services
they provide. These volunteers make up the
"safety net" that over 40,000
Kentuckians rely on.
Support for Health Kentucky
comes from private contributions and special
events. Click here
to learn how your donations can help those
in need.
Could you or someone you
know benefit from Health Kentucky services?
Call 1-800-633-8100 to
learn more about the program or download
our 2004 informational brochure by clicking
here
and learn more about the Health Kentucky
program. (Adobe Acrobat Reader required.
To download the free Acrobat Reader, click
here.)
If
you think you may be eligible for free health
care, please call our toll-free hot line
at 1-800-633-8100 for additional information
or you can apply at your County Department
for Community Based Services.
Health
Kentucky, Inc.
83 C. Michael Davenport Blvd.
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
502-227-3158
502-227-3159 FAX
info@healthkentucky.org
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