WellCare of Kentucky

Congratulations to Mike Maynard of the Hillcrest-Bruce Mission for being one of WellCare of Kentucky's 2024 Regional Community Health Champions! WellCare of Kentucky's Community Health Champions Awards honor individuals and organizations throughout the Commonwealth that play a pivotal role in removing barriers, improving health outcomes and supporting community well-being. Maynard founded the Hillcrest-Bruce Mission in 1971 with a vision to alleviate the suffering caused by generational poverty. His commitment to building a community that is unconditionally loved, supported, encouraged and equipped to rise out of generational poverty is evident in every aspect of his work.   Under Maynard’s guidance, the Mission has grown its reach and impact by expanding its facilities and programs to also help meet clients’ spiritual, physical, emotional, educational and social needs.   Through his leadership, the Mission has helped hundreds of people in Ashland, Ky. find homes, vehicles, jobs and even earn college degrees. Recently, the Hillcrest-Bruce Mission transformed a food pantry into a shopping experience where families could choose what they need. “I see our Community Health Champions as examples of the best of Kentucky,” said WellCare of Kentucky Plan President & CEO Corey Ewing. “Each of these individuals and organizations has worked to ensure that Kentuckians are physically, emotionally and mentally healthy – and they did it in deeply personal ways, giving their time, talent and heart in the process.”   This year’s 12 winners were selected from over 250 nominations statewide. Those honored represent the eight Kentucky Medicaid regions, three outstanding health care providers and one statewide winner. WellCare awarded a $3,000 grant to each of the regional winners and a $5,000 grant to the statewide winner. #CommunityHealthChampions #WellCareofKY #Centene #HealthEquity #Kentucky

Congratulations to Danelle Slack, vice president of case management at Mayfield-Graves County Long Term Recovery Group (LTRG), our WellCare of Kentucky Community Health Champions overall award winner! WellCare of Kentucky's Community Health Champions Awards honor individuals and organizations throughout the Commonwealth that play a pivotal role in removing barriers, improving outcomes and supporting community well-being. In December 2021 when the EF-4 tornado ripped through western Kentucky, with over 845 cases in Graves County, Slack made an impact on each of those survivors. She worked with national, regional and local organizations to help develop the Mayfield-Graves County LTRG and drilled down into the case management process to make sure that every survivor had an equitable recovery.   By committing herself to the work of recovering survivors, Slack has led the Mayfield-Graves County LTRG case management by helping 168 families reach their recovery goals. She has helped survivors with housing, aided in the collective effort by many building partners in Graves County to get more than 90 families into new homes. In the wake of the tornado, for months, Slack sorted clothes in her garage that served as a makeshift warehouse. She continues to go above and beyond by making sure that all survivors placed in their homes receive a welcome home basket. “I see our Community Health Champions as examples of the best of Kentucky,” said WellCare of Kentucky Plan President & CEO Corey Ewing. “Each of these individuals and organizations has worked to ensure that Kentuckians are physically, emotionally and mentally healthy – and they did it in deeply personal ways, giving their time, talent and heart in the process.” This year’s 12 winners were selected from over 250 nominations stateiwde. Those honored represent the eight Kentucky Medicaid regions, three outstanding health care providers and one statewide winner. WellCare awarded a $3,000 grant to each of the regional winners and a $5,000 grant to the statewide winner. #CommunityHealthChampions #WellCareofKY #Centene #HealthEquity #Kentucky

Congratulations to Mandy Heacock, the family resource coordinator at Bondurant Middle School’s Youth Services Center, for being one of WellCare of Kentucky's 2024 Regional Community Health Champions! WellCare of Kentucky's Community Health Champions Awards honor individuals and organizations throughout the Commonwealth that play a pivotal role in removing barriers, improving health outcomes and supporting community well-being. Determined to eliminate financial barriers for students, Heacock created a spot where students can go and “shop” at no cost for clothes. She also created a sports equipment closet for students who can’t afford the gear necessary to play certain sports. Every August, Heacock leads a shoe giveaway in Franklin County. Because of her effort and leadership, students have received more than 2,000 new pairs of shoes during the last six years. Heacock isn’t just focused on the things students will need for school. She also secures sponsors to make sure no child goes without presents on Christmas and has made a profound impact on the lives of students and their families. “I see our Community Health Champions as examples of the best of Kentucky,” said WellCare of Kentucky Plan President & CEO Corey Ewing. “Each of these individuals and organizations has worked to ensure that Kentuckians are physically, emotionally and mentally healthy – and they did it in deeply personal ways, giving their time, talent and heart in the process.” This year’s 12 winners were selected from over 250 nominations statewide. Those honored represent the eight Kentucky Medicaid regions, three outstanding health care providers and one statewide winner. WellCare awarded a $3,000 grant to each of the regional winners and a $5,000 grant to the statewide winner. #CommunityHealthChampions #WellCareofKY #Centene #HealthEquity #Kentucky

Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky, a product offered by a Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) company, which provides insurance to under-insured and uninsured populations through the State Based Exchange will offer residents a variety of affordable health insurance plans in Kentucky in plan year 2025. Open enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace for Kentucky runs from Nov. 1, 2024, through Jan. 15, 2025, for coverage starting Jan. 1, 2025. Enroll by Dec. 15, 2024, for coverage starting Jan. 1, 2025. "Whether it's people that don't have health insurance from their employer or it's people that no longer qualify for Medicaid, each year more individuals and families are choosing Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky. With Ambetter, they know they'll have access to a wide range of affordable healthcare services," said Plan President and Chief Executive Officer of WellCare of Kentucky Corey Ewing. "We offer comprehensive healthcare coverage with essential health benefits that Kentuckians need to be healthy." #healthcare #healthequity #healthcoverage #centene Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky Offers Affordable, Accessible Healthcare Coverage Statewide in 2025 (prnewswire.com)

Congratulations to Tim Allen, founder of Southern Kentucky (SOKY) Patriots, for being one of WellCare of Kentucky's 2024 Regional Community Health Champions! WellCare of Kentucky's Community Health Champions Awards honor individuals and organizations throughout the Commonwealth that play a pivotal role in removing barriers, improving health outcomes and supporting community well-being. Dedicated to improving the lives of veterans living in southern Kentucky, Allen started Southern Kentucky Patriots (SOKY) in 2019. Its goal is to reduce hardships for veterans, low income and disabled individuals; however, Allen’s passion for helping doesn’t stop there. He also piloted a food backpack program that ensures no child in Warren County goes hungry over the weekend. During the school week, children can get a warm and nutritious meal each day; Allen created the food backpack program to make sure those meals could continue on Saturdays and Sundays. “I see our Community Health Champions as examples of the best of Kentucky,” said WellCare of Kentucky Plan President & CEO Corey Ewing. “Each of these individuals and organizations has worked to ensure that Kentuckians are physically, emotionally and mentally healthy – and they did it in deeply personal ways, giving their time, talent and heart in the process.” This year’s 12 winners were selected from over 250 nominations statewide. Those honored represent the eight Kentucky Medicaid regions, three outstanding health care providers and one statewide winner. WellCare awarded a $3,000 grant to each of the regional winners and a $5,000 grant to the statewide winner. Clip courtesy of WNKY 40 Television #CommunityHealthChampions #WellcareofKY #Centene #HealthEquity #Kentucky https://lnkd.in/eqB2MP9z

One week later, we're still celebrating our incredible 2024 Community Health Champions from across the state of Kentucky. Thanks to EVERYONE who joined us at Churchill Downs, including Governor Andy Beshear, to honor individuals and organizations throughout the Commonwealth playing a pivotal role in removing barriers, improving outcomes and supporting community well-being. We know you share WellCare of Kentucky's commitment to transforming the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time. This year’s 12 winners were selected from over 250 nominees from across the state: State Winner: Danelle Slack, Mayfield Graves County Long Term Recovery Group; Region 1: Brenda Cooper, West Kentucky Allied Services; Region 2: Jenny Young, Owensboro Health; Region 3: Christy Elliott-Gonzalez, Family Health Centers Louisville; Region 4: Tim Allen, Southern Kentucky Patriots; Region 5: Mandy Heacock, Bondurant Middle School Youth Services Center; Region 6: Abel Velez, FIESTA; Region 7: Mike Maynard, Hillcrest-Bruce Mission; Region 8: Mollie Harris, CSW, CHI Saint Joseph Health; Behavioral Health: The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center; Health Care Provider: The Prescription Pad; Hospital: Crittenden Community Hospital Clip courtesy of WLKY-TV CBS Louisville, KY - Hearst Television #GovAndyBeshear #HealthEquity #CommunityHealthChampions #wellcareofky #Centene

Thank you to Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky (PCAK) for the beautiful pinwheel event they throw at the Capitol every year to kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month, which is April. Thanks to Gov. Beshear for all the work he has done to protect children in Kentucky. WellCare is always proud to sponsor this event and partner with PCAK, and other programs focused on the welfare of Kentucky's children. Marc Nyarko

"I've never seen a program like this," Corey Ewing, Plan President at WellCare of Kentucky, told Becker's Healthcare. "Other [MCOs] are using more of a spread or one-size-fits-all approach. I think the hyper focus that we put on each individual county and member is what differentiates what we're doing." #sdoh #centene Thank you Jakob Emerson and Becker's Healthcare for highlighting this initiative. https://lnkd.in/e-6hPQ-S

The federal government is seeking feedback from Medicaid providers regarding the challenges and barriers of providing substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. If you are a provider, please be on the lookout for this survey from NORC, a part of the University of Chicago, and respond. More details are available here: https://buff.ly/3Py8VIA

Approximately 28,000 of Louisville's children experience food insecurity. Many rely on school meals for nutrition. WellCare of Kentucky is participating in a program to ensure these students have food during spring break. hashtag #hunger #centene