That's up to $535/month out of the pockets of teachers, bus drivers, troopers, and social workers who are already stretched thin.

Some lawmakers say they oppose "HB 500 in its current form" — but as the budget process plays out, bill numbers change, language gets shuffled, and procedural games make it easy to dodge accountability. The Scrap the Cap pledge cuts through the gamesmanship with one simple demand: no matter what the bill is called, will you vote against any budget that shifts health insurance costs onto workers and retirees?

Kentucky's public servants deserve a straight answer. Tell your legislator to Scrap the Cap.