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Christians-Only Medical Plan May Soon Return to KY

Todd Hatton and The Associated Press — Fri, 03 May 2013 19:36:05 +0000

A Christians-only medical program that had been banned in Kentucky is expected to resume operations next month, unless officials at the state's Department of Insurance decide to continue a decade-long legal fight.

The Kentucky General Assembly passed a law in March exempting Florida-based cost-sharing ministry Medi-Share from regulations applying to traditional insurance companies. That was done in response to a Franklin County Circuit judge's order barring Medi-Share from the commonwealth.

Hemp, Medi-Share Bills Become Law

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:22:38 +0000

Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear is allowing a bill regulating hemp in Kentucky to become law without his signature.

Health Sharing Bill Clears House Committee

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:44:15 +0000

A bill reauthorizing a Christian health sharing ministry in Kentucky has cleared a House committee after the insertion into the bill a provision for more disclosure to possible members of the group.

Senate Bill 3, known as the Medi-Share bill, would re-legalize Christian Care Medi-Share to operate in Kentucky after courts ruled them illegal and kicked them out.

Medi-share is a health sharing organization, which means members pay a fee every month to help cover others' medical bills. And in return, their medical bills would be covered, although there are no guarantees.

Senate Passes Legislation to Legalize Medi-Share

Whitney Jones and The Associated Press — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:36:38 +0000

A Christians-only health care ministry that was forced out of Kentucky last year is one step closer to being allowed back after the state Senate approved legislation Wednesday.

The bill would exempt Medi-Share, a Florida-based cost-sharing ministry, from state insurance regulations. It passed unanimously.

Christian Insurance Members Get Reprieve

Whitney Jones and The Associated Press — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:13:21 +0000

Kentucky Medi-Share members now have until Jan. 1a to find new health insurance. Franklin County Circuit Judge Thomas Wingate originally ordered Medi-Share to cease operations on Thursday because it doesn’t comply with state insurance regulations. But Wingate decided today to allow the Christians-only health insurer to continue covering some 800 Kentuckians for another two months.

Christian insurance participants losing coverage

Whitney Jones and The Associated Press — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:31:00 +0000

Some 800 Kentucky members of the Christian health plan Medi-Share will no longer have coverage at the end of the week. Franklin County Circuit Judge Thomas Wingate ordered Medi-Share to cease operations Thursday saying it doesn’t comply with state insurance regulations. Medi-Share President Tony Meggs says the company is notifying health plan members.

Christian Healthcare Supporters Rally In Wake of Judge's Ruling

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 20:42:56 +0000

A judges order blocking a Christian health sharing group from doing business in Kentucky has rallied supporters.

This week, Judge Thomas Wingate ordered Christian Care Medishare to stop operating in the commonwealth immediately as part of an on-going legal battle between Medishare and the state.