Caresource Kentucky Co

Programs: Caresource kentucky co. (csky or caresource kentucky) is a non-profit organization established under the state law of kentucky. Csky was granted a certificate of authority by the kentucky department of insurance (kdoi), allowing it to operate as a health maintenance organization (hmo). On july 7, 2016, csky received a determination letter from the internal revenue service, recognizing csky as an organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. Csky is a member of the caresource family of companies non-profit organizations. The mission of caresource is to make a lasting difference in its members lives by improving their health and overall well-being. Csky firmly adheres to this mission, which it terms as the organizations "heartbeat," by providing services that go well beyond the delivery of medical benefits. Cskys spectrum of those services include: (1) medicare advantage consumers (2) a qualified health plan offered through the state-based kynect exchange, providing low-cost comprehensive coverage for individuals and families. Importantly, caresource kentucky received accreditation from the national committee for quality assurance (ncqa) for its qualified health insurance marketplace plan. Ncqa accreditation is the most comprehensive evaluation in the industry and the only assessment that bases results on clinical performance and consumer experience. Pursuing ncqa accreditation demonstrates cskys commitment to quality and improving the health and well-being of our members. This is done through an innovative health and wellness methodology. Csky has built a high-performing provider network to operate as an hmo. This provider network relies heavily upon federally qualified health centers (fqhc). Fqhcs are generally health care providers that have been recognized by the federal government as providing care to populations that have limited access to medical treatment due to conditions such as poverty and geographic location. Cskys qualified health plan on the health insurance marketplace primarily serves low-income individuals and was designed for those low-income adults who are recently uninsured or have never been insured. The plan is affordable, with low monthly premiums, low copays, low annual deductibles, and free generic prescriptions for some members. Members have the choice of buying dental and vision plans in addition to their medical plan. Csky offers a medicare advantage plan in the state. Csky primarily enrolls low-income individuals in this plan. Members can receive assistance through cskys many programs designed to remove barriers to health and well-being. Caresource kentucky can, therefore, further its mission as a means of improving the health and well-being of kentuckys low-income populations.