Open your eyes and ears...Deep Red Kentucky strongly favors the ACA...called "KYnect" in KY.

if you don't believe it...Google it, yourself...i did...shows for sure that you don't know much ;-)

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AI Overview

Most Kentuckians view Medicaid and the KYnect health insurance marketplace positively in terms of access and performance, though current enrollees face rising financial strain due to shifting federal subsidies.

Public Sentiment and Connection

• High Approval Ratings: Two-thirds (67%) of Kentucky residents state that the Medicaid program works well for low-income individuals in the state. This approval rises to 84% among non-elderly residents who are personally covered by Medicaid.
• Widespread Personal Ties: More than half (56%) of state residents know someone who obtained health coverage through KYnect, and 65% know an adult covered by Medicaid.
• State Marketplace Performance: KYnect—Kentucky's state-based Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchange—historically gained high marks for a smooth launch and local accessibility compared to the federal HealthCare.gov platform.

Current Concerns and Cost Pressures

• Rising Premiums: More than 100,000 Kentuckians enrolled in KYnect marketplace plans have faced significant cost increases.
• Expiring Subsidies: Average monthly rate hikes (ranging from $181 to $200 or doubling in many cases) are heavily driven by the expiration of enhanced federal Advance Premium Tax Credits (APTCs) and adjustments to marketplace policies
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