US Department of Labor announces $6 million grant to provide Kentucky workers with health insurance payments
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $6 million grant to provide an estimated 1,550 jobless workers in Kentucky with partial premium payments for health insurance coverage.
"The challenges associated with a job search are enough without worrying about a lack of health insurance if you or a family member fall ill or need medical attention," said Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis. "This funding will help eligible Kentuckians pay for health insurance while they seek out new careers that pay family-supporting wages and provide benefits for the long term."