Apply online
Go to kynect.ky.gov. Create an account or log in. The system will guide you through eligibility and applications.
Start your application
You can apply for Kentucky Medicaid or KCHIP online, by phone, by mail, or in person. Here’s how.
Apply by phone
Call the Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) at 855-306-8959 to start an application over the phone.
Apply in person
Visit your local DCBS office. Staff can help you fill out the forms and answer questions. Find your county office
Apply by mail
Download and print the Medicaid application from kynect, then mail the completed form to your local DCBS office.
Need help?
Free local kynectors can help you apply. Find one at khbe.ky.gov.
Tip: Have documents ready — proof of income, ID, Social Security numbers, and household information. This speeds up the process.
Don’t have everything on this list? Apply anyway. Caseworkers can help you work through missing documents — don’t let an incomplete file stop you from starting.
Applying is free. Asking doesn’t commit you to anything. Your information is kept confidential by the state agency.
Last updated: Mar 2026