When it comes to Medicaid cuts in Kentucky, it’s always Groundhog Day

By: Jason Bailey

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: October 16, 2026

Words: 777

Last Updated: 1 day, 17 hours ago

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Over the next few years, Kentucky is facing the largest Medicaid cuts in the program’s history. Starting in January, the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act will take Medicaid coverage away from many thousands of Kentuckians. Separately, state Medicaid cuts will go into effect in July unless the 2027 General Assembly restores funding to the program. And in January 2028, the OBBBA will begin lowering Medicaid

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