http://wkyufm.org en http://wkyufm.org/post/kentuckys-insurance-exchange-named-similiar-travelocity-or-expedia-experience <p>Kentucky's new exchange for people on the market for healthcare now has a name and&nbsp; a website.</p><p>It'll be called Kynect—pronounced "connect." People can access it at kynect.ky.gov. A phone line will be running in August.</p><p>Kynect will be fully operational in time for October open health insurance enrollment.</p><p>Once running, Kynect will help Kentucky residents or employers find and compare prices for health insurance coverage. It's part of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.</p><p>Carrie Banahan, the health exchange's executive director,&nbsp; says the online portal will work much like online shopping. Wed, 15 May 2013 17:32:27 +0000 Kenny Colston 30960 at http://wkyufm.org http://wkyufm.org/post/kentucky-taking-steps-make-health-insurance-exchange-happen <p>Kentucky&rsquo;s soon-to-be-established health insurance exchange will be web-based and offer a mix of public and private insurance options. The Affordable Care Act requires states to set up marketplaces in which residents can compare and purchase insurance plans. Mon, 23 Jul 2012 17:19:45 +0000 Kenny Colston 16082 at http://wkyufm.org