A survey from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry says Kentucky’s rate of dental decay in kids ages two to five years old is significantly higher than the national average. The talk of deep federal tax cuts has some Kentuckians worried it could subtract money from Medicaid.

Congressman Tom Massie of Kentucky — voted against it. The potentially largest cut to Medicaid in U.S. history could be a sticking point for some moderate Republicans in the long, cumbersome process ahead to pass the budget.

Congressman Tom Massie of Kentucky — voted against it. The potentially largest cut to Medicaid in U.S. history could be a sticking point for some moderate Republicans in the long, cumbersome process ahead to pass the budget.

The Long Island delegation in the U.S. House split on a GOP budget blueprint Tuesday evening that calls for deep spending cuts, potentially including $880 billion to Medicaid, which 50 percent of their constituents rely on for health coverage.

Congressman Tom Massie of Kentucky — voted against it. The potentially largest cut to Medicaid in U.S. history could be a sticking point for some moderate Republicans in the long, cumbersome process ahead to pass the budget.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joins Morning Joe to discuss GOP-led federal funding cuts that could bring “devastating” changes to Medicaid, closing rural hospitals and leaving children, seniors, and vulnerable residents without care.

An investigation by the Attorney General’s Office of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Control led to five people being indicted in the Jefferson Circuit Court. The investigation began when the office received a complaint about possible fraud.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Five people were in court on Monday after being indicted on fraud charges in Louisville, according to a press release from the Kentucky Attorney General's Office. An investigation by the Attorney General’s Office of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Control resulted in the indictment of five people in Jefferson Circuit Court.

The budget resolution passed by the U.S. House on Tuesday has the potential to hurt hundreds of thousands of Kentuckians.

Will state employees have to return to the office? What will become of Gov. Andy Beshear’s pardon powers? This legislative session could decide.

To pay for it, the GOP is looking at making deep cuts with a large chunk expected to come from Medicaid. Beshear said the cuts will hurt the most rural parts of Kentucky.