Program Description
The Kentucky Medical Program is intended to provide medical and health-related assistance to low-income individuals and families who have no medical insurance or have inadequate medical insurance. Generally, the program serves: persons aged 65 or older; blind or permanently disabled persons; members of families with dependent children; children in foster care homes; pregnant women; and individuals under age 21 in psychiatric hospitals.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Kentucky, a US national, citizen or permanent resident in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income. If very low income, you must also be pregnant, have a child(ren) with a disability, or be responsible for children under the age of 19 years.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Program Contact Information
You may also contact the office at:
The Medicaid Office of Kentucky
275 E Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40621
Or Call:
502-564-3232
Or TTY:
1-800-635-2570
