Snapshot, Pulaski County, Kentucky 2019-2020 | Page 44

health & safety
Patient to Clinician Ratios
Health
1,329 to 1
92.5% of the population of Pulaski Coiunty has health
coverage with 35.5% on employee plans, 25.9% on Med-
icaid, 14.3% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans,
and 2.53% on military or VA plans.
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio
Primary care physicians in Pulaski County see an average of
1,329 patients per year. This represents a 10.4% increase from
the previous year (1,204 patients).
The following charg shows how the number of patients seen
by primary care physicians has been changing over time in
Pulaski County in comparison to neighboring states.
1,550 to 1
1,500 to 1
1,450 to 1
Per capita personal health care spending in Pulaski
County was $8,004 in 2014. This is a 6.11% increase from
the previous year ($7,543).
Primary care physicians in Pulaski County see 1,329
patients per year on average which represents a 10.4%
increase from the previous year (1,204 patients). Com-
pare this to dentists who see 1,390 patients per year, and
mental health providers who see 346 patients per year.
Comparing across all counties in the state, Harlan
County, has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18%).
Additionally, Leslie County has the highest prevalence of
adult obesity (43.3%)
1,400 to 1
1,350 to 1
1,300 to 1
1,250 to 1
2015
2016
2017
2018
Source: The County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
2049 Medicare Advantage Plans
Pulaski County
There are 5 Medicare Advantage Plans available in Pulaski County KY from 2 different health insurance providers. 3 of these Medicare
Advantage plans offer additional gap coverage. The plan with the lowest out of pocket expense is $4900 and the highest out of pocket is
$6700. Pulaski County Kentucky residents can also pick from 1 Medicare Special Needs Plans. The highest rated plan available in Pulaski
County received a 4 overall star rating from CMS and the lowest rated plan is 3 stars
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Name Premium Deductible MOOP Gap
Anthem MediBlue
Access (PPO) $36.00 $0 $5,900 Yes
Anthem MediBlue
Access basic (Regional
PPO) $66.00 $100.00 $6,400 No
Anthem MediBlue Plus
(HMO) $0.00 $0 $4,900 Yes
Humana Value Plaus
H5525-040 (PPO) $29.90 $260.00 $6,700 Yes
HumanaChoice R0865-
003 (Regional PPO) $61.00 $195.00 $6,700 Yes
2019-2020 Pulaski County snapshot l a special publication of the Commonwealth Journal
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