As a summary, this guide will not answer every question for every person in every circumstance. In addition, it is not a substitute for legal advice. If you have more questions, contact the agencies listed below or consult an attorney.
For questions about:
Individual health insurance
State continuation coverage
Conversion coverage
Fully insured group health insurance
Kentucky Department of Insurance
(502) 564-3630
(800) 595-6053 (toll-free)
(800) 462-2081 (TDD)
For questions about:
Self-insured group health plans
COBRA continuation coverage
Family and Medical Leave Act
Contact:
U.S. Department of Labor, Cincinnati Regional Office
(606) 578-4680, or contact:
U.S. Department of Labor, Division of Technical Assistance and Inquiries, Washington, D.C.
(202) 219-8776
For questions about:
For Department of Labor publications:
Contact:
(800) 998-7542
For questions about:
Kentucky Access
Contact:
(866) 405-6145
http://www.kentuckyaccess.com/
For questions about:
Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program (KCHIP)
Contact:
To apply, visit your local Health Department or Department of Community Based Services and pick up an application. You may also request that an application be mailed to you by calling:
(877) 524-4718 (toll free)
(877) 524-4719 (TDD)
(800) 662-5397 (Spanish)
Or visit the KCHIP website at:
For questions about:
OnlineServices/Information
Contact:
Directory (KYCARES)
For questions about:
Kentucky Medical Assistance Program (MEDICAID)
Contact:
To apply, visit your local Department for Community Based Services Office.
If you have questions about member services call:
(800) 635-2570
(800) 775-0296 (TDD)
Or visit the website at:
Finally, if you would like to obtain a consumer guide for a different state, visit the web at
