Health & Wellness
Public employees, teachers, retirees and dependents covered
Covered with optional dental and vision insurance
of all Kentuckians are covered through KEHP
The Kentucky Employees' Health Plan (KEHP) offers three health insurance plans – LivingWell Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP), LivingWell Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and LivingWell Basic CDHP. Each plan covers the same conditions and services, but the premium and cost share amounts you are responsible for are different based on the plan you choose. In addition to medical and prescription coverage, your participation in the health plan provides you other outstanding benefits that are available at no extra cost to you.
In addition to health insurance through KEHP, employees may elect optional dental and vision coverage, as well as optional life insurance for the member, spouse or dependents.
Health and Wellness Benefits
First Day Health Insurance
No waiting period for health insurance coverage
We don’t want anyone to wait on necessary medical care. This is why we are proud to offer health insurance coverage beginning on the first day of employment for new employees.
LiveHealth Online
Medical, Psychology and Psychiatry
See a doctor, licensed psychologist/therapist, or a psychiatrist using any electronic device with a camera at no cost to you!
LivingWell Wellness Program
A well-being platform you'll love
With our partnership with Castlight, you can easily navigate and understand your insurance benefits - all in one location and earn rewards for completing health activities. This navigation tool is free, safe, secure, and completely confidential.
Diabetes, COPD, Asthma and Hypertension
Value Benefits Programs for KEHP members
We are proud to say that most supplies and medical equipment related to Diabetes, COPD, Asthma and Hypertension are covered in full with NO deductible!
Optional Insurance
Optional dental, vision and life insurance
State employees can enroll in optional dental and vision insurance with three tiers of coverage to choose from. And while you are already provided with $20,000 in life insurance at no cost, you can opt for additional coverage for yourself, spouse and dependents.
Diabetes Prevention Program
Diabetes Prevention Digital Coaching
Your health insurance benefits include Lark and the Diabetes Prevention Program to help take care of your health at no extra cost to you.
Hinge Health
Expert back & joint treatment
Hinge Health is a virtual exercise therapy program designed to address back, knee, hip, neck or shoulder pain. It's convenient and fits your schedule - it can be done anywhere, at any time.
NurseLine
24/7 access to health information
If you have an emergency or questions for a nurse, you can call 24/7. The NurseLine provides you with accurate health information anytime of the day or night.
RethinkCare
Providing family support when you need it
Through Rethink, you gain 24/7 access to consultations with a dedicated behavior
expert and unlimited use of the website filled with step-by-step videos, resources,
and exclusive content developed to help families raising children with learning,
social or behavioral challenges or developmental disabilities. The program has no
age restriction, requires no diagnosis, and is completely confidential.
SmartShopper
Earn cash when shopping for your healthcare
Prices are not the same for medical tests, and procedures can vary from hundreds to thousands of dollars — all based on where you go for the service. SmartShopper earns
you cash incentives (from $25 to $850) for seeking care at lower-cost locations.
Building Healthy Families
Support for your growing family
As you prepare for a new baby, navigate postpartum, and raise your family, you'll have the recourses you need to help you thrive 24/7!
Benefit participants can access detailed KEHP member information by selecting Programs/KEHP above.