Kentucky Medicaid
Covered benefit
Kentucky Medicaid covers hepatitis C treatment. We handle the prior authorization paperwork — you don't.
Hepatitis C Telehealth · Kentucky & Ohio
Hepatitis C Telehealth · Kentucky & Ohio
A short course of medication. Eight to twelve weeks. More than 95% of people are cured, according to the CDC. Visits by video — labs at any location near you. Most insurance and Kentucky Medicaid accepted.
Designed so you can get cured without taking time off work, arranging childcare, or driving across the state.
A 60-second form or one phone call. We verify your insurance and confirm coverage before you spend a dollar.
One blood draw at any Quest, LabCorp, or Fresh Start location. We send the order to whichever is most convenient.
A Fresh Start clinician reviews your results and prescribes the right medication. Our partner pharmacy delivers it to you.
One pill a day for 8 to 12 weeks. Brief video check-ins along the way. A final blood test confirms cure.
Fresh Start Health Centers is a federally certified Rural Health Clinic with four locations across Eastern Kentucky and a team that has been practicing in this region for years. We treat hepatitis C the way it should be treated — with the same care your primary doctor would give you, just without the drive.
Covered benefit
Kentucky Medicaid covers hepatitis C treatment. We handle the prior authorization paperwork — you don't.
Copay varies by plan
Most commercial plans, including many BCBS, Humana, Aetna, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare plans, cover treatment. We verify your specific benefits before your first appointment.
Yes. According to the CDC, modern direct-acting antiviral medications cure more than 95% of people with hepatitis C. Most people complete treatment in 8 to 12 weeks. Cure means the virus is gone — not just controlled.
No clinic visits are needed. Visits happen by secure video or phone. You'll get one round of lab work — at any Quest, LabCorp, or one of our four Fresh Start locations — Your medication is delivered by our partner pharmacy.
Kentucky Medicaid and most commercial insurance plans cover hepatitis C treatment. We verify your specific benefits before any charges and walk you through any copays in advance. If you're uninsured, we can help you apply for Medicaid or the manufacturer's patient assistance program.
Today's hepatitis C medications, called direct-acting antivirals, are FDA-approved and have an excellent safety record. Side effects are usually mild — mostly fatigue or headache. Your provider will review your full medical history and any current medications before prescribing.
Yes. CDC and AASLD guidelines recommend treating hepatitis C regardless of current or past drug or alcohol use. You will not be turned away.
Most patients finish medication in 8 to 12 weeks. We do a final blood test 12 weeks after your last dose to confirm cure (called "SVR12"). Total program length is roughly 5 to 6 months from first appointment to confirmation.
This program serves all of Kentucky and Ohio. As long as you are physically located in Kentucky or Ohio during your video visits and can get to a lab, we can treat you.
We'll verify your insurance and call you within one business day. No charge to find out if you qualify.
Please don't include medical information in this form — we'll discuss anything clinical securely by phone or through our HIPAA-protected patient portal.
Prefer to choose your own appointment time?
Book a Telehealth Visit OnlineChoose New Patient → Telehealth → New Telehealth Hepatitis, then pick the clinic nearest you. Your visit is still by video.
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A care coordinator will call you within 1 business day.
A note on privacy: please share any medical information by phone at (606) 225-8200 or through our HIPAA-protected patient portal — not by replying to our confirmation email.
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While you wait, learn more about our program: How our Hep C treatment works →