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Kentucky Medicaid Eligibility

✓ Expansion State

Program: Kentucky Medicaid

$1,732/mo/mo
Individual income limit
$3,575/mo/mo
Family of 4 income limit
138% FPL
FPL threshold

Key Facts for Kentucky

  • Kentucky expanded Medicaid in 2014
  • Apply through kynect, the state benefits portal
  • Over 1.5 million Kentuckians are covered by Medicaid

What Kentucky Medicaid Covers

Doctor visits
Hospital care
Prescription drugs
Mental health
Dental
Vision

Who Qualifies in Kentucky?

Children
Most children under 19 qualify regardless of immigration status through CHIP or Medicaid.
Pregnant women
Pregnant women typically qualify at higher income limits than standard Medicaid in Kentucky.
Low-income adults
Adults 19–64 earning up to $1,732/mo/mo (138% FPL) qualify.
Seniors & disabled
Adults 65+ and people with disabilities may qualify through SSI-related Medicaid programs.

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✓ Medicaid Expansion State

Kentucky expanded Medicaid under the ACA, covering more low-income adults.