 Appalachian Wireless offers forward pay. No contract, no credit check, no problem. Plans start in 1999 a month and include unlimited talk and text or take it to the max with unlimited data plus for only $89.99 with 50 gigs of high speed data because we are you. We are Appalachian Wireless. High volumes and tech glitches have led to an extended deadline for Kentuckians to secure health coverage on the state's marketplace. Kentucky Voices for Health's outreach coordinator Priscilla Easterling explains residents have until January 31st. To compare state-managed health care options, apply for coverage and complete the enrollment process, all on one platform. Four out of every five Kentuckians could get a plan for $10 or less, and that's primarily because of these increased subsidies. It adds that anyone considering coverage can reach out to their local connector through the online portal or by calling 1-855-459-6328 to get help finding a plan. Connectors are available at no cost in every county to answer questions and help people sign up for coverage. Residents in almost every county can find subsidized coverage through Anthem and Care Source. Easterling says the natural disaster last month prompted the state to extend the deadline. There have also been disasters all throughout the state with the tornadoes and flooding, and there have been some sort of technical issues with Connect that the state has been really great about working through. She also adds that this year Connect offers a vision plan for Kentuckians needing eye exams, glasses or other eye-related care. Right now with the American Rescue Plan Act and the increased subsidies, it's a really great time to shop. Things are way more affordable than they have been in previous years. According to federal data, more than 13 million people have signed up for 2022 health care coverage so far, outpacing previous years. The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare says more than 400,000 people will receive tax credits for 2022 coverage that otherwise would have been inaccessible to them without the provisions in the American Rescue Plan. This is Nadia Ramleghan for Kentucky News Connection.