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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Relief Center

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Relief Center

Kentucky

These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on June 8, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Kentucky, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Resources portal or the Louisville Metro COVID-19 Response website.

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Description of Program and Relief

Medicaid and Temporary Special Healthcare Coverage

Kentucky Medicaid is a state and federal program to provide health care for eligible low-income residents including children, families, pregnant women, the aged and the disabled.

During the COVID-19 state of emergency, individuals who need special healthcare coverage may also be eligible to obtain such coverage by completing the Healthcare Coverage Application. This coverage is temporary and ends on June 30, 2020 unless an application for regular Medicaid is submitted. For application help, contact an application assister at the Application Assister Web Page or call the Kentucky Healthcare Customer Service line toll free at (855) 459-6328.

For a list of participating medical providers please see the Kentucky Medicaid Provider Directory. If you have questions or need more information about a participating provider, call toll free (800) 635-2570.

Government or Lead Agency

Kentucky Department for Community Based Services

Dates Available

Existing program.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Eligibility is determined by a number of factors, including family size, income, and the federal poverty level. Eligibility for Supplemental Security Income recipients, the aged, blind and disabled are based on additional requirements.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

To apply for special healthcare coverage go to the Healthcare Coverage Application

To apply for Medicaid, go to Benefind or call (844) 407-8398.

For application help, contact an application assister at the Application Assister Web Page or call the Kentucky Healthcare Customer Service line toll free at (855) 459-6328.

List of Additional Information

More information can be found here or by calling 502-564-4321.


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