FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is trying to jump start a stalled health care bill. The measure would prevent health insurers from denying coverage due to preexisting medical conditions.
The bill's supporters said Tuesday there's a growing sense of urgency to pass the legislation.
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to decide a lawsuit that threatens the Obama-era federal health care law guaranteeing health coverage for people with preexisting conditions.
Supporters say the state needs a backup law to maintain coverage in case the Affordable Care Act is struck down.
Beshear says about 1.8 million Kentuckians have preexisting conditions.
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