Christians-only health plan News

Christian Health Program Medi-Share Back in Business in Kentucky

A Christian health program is back in operation in Kentucky, paying medical bills for churchgoers who pledge not to smoke, drink or engage in sex outside of marriage. Christian Care Ministry President Tony Meggs said Friday that Kentucky residents have …

New Kentucky Law Reopens Door for Christians-Only Medical Coverage

Kentuckians will again be able to sign up for a Christians-only medical program under a batch of new laws that take effect Tuesday. Lawmakers passed the law allowing Medi-Share, a Florida-based cost-sharing ministry, to resume operations in Kentucky, reacting to …

Christians-Only Medical Program Expected to Resume in Kentucky

A Christians-only medical program that had been banned in Kentucky is expected to resume operations next month, unless officials at the Department of Insurance decide to continue a decade-long legal fight. The Kentucky General Assembly passed a law in March …

Kentucky Legislature Approves Christians-Only Health Plan Bill

A Christians-only health care plan would be allowed to resume operations in Kentucky under a measure that has passed the Legislature and is on the way to Gov. Steve Beshear for consideration. The Senate passed the measure 38-0, after it …

Christian Health Insurer, Pension Liability Top Kentucky Legislature’s Closing Days

Lawmakers return to the Capitol on Monday with two days remaining to pass legislation intended to shore up Kentucky’s pension plans for state and local government retirees. Restoring solvency to the pension system, which has a $33 billion unfunded liability, …

Christians-Only Medi-Share Could Be Back in Business in Kentucky

A Christians-only health care ministry that was forced out of Kentucky last year could be invited back under legislation that cleared its first legislative hurdle this week. The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee voted 11-0 to pass a bill that …

Kentucky Cease Order for Christians-Only Health Plan Goes Into Effect

Members of a Christians-only health insurance plan will lose their coverage on Thursday under a judge’s order to cease operations. Franklin County Circuit Judge Thomas Wingate found that Medi-Share doesn’t comply with Department of Insurance regulations and won’t be allowed …

Judge Shuts Down Christian Health Ministry Medi-Share in Kentucky

A Christians-only health care ministry must cease operations in Kentucky unless it can get regulatory approval from the state Department of Insurance, a judge ruled this week. The ruling by Franklin County Circuit Judge Thomas Wingate means Medi-Share, a Florida-based …