Department Of Community Based Services
The Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) administers programs through nine service regions, with offices serving all 120 Kentucky counties. In addition, the agency uses a network of contracted officials to deliver services such as childcare. Service is enhanced through a close relationship and coordination with community partners.
The department provides family support, child care, and child and adult protection services. It also determines eligibility for Medicaid and food benefits and administers an energy cost-assistance program.
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Food Stamps (SNAP)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, helps low-income people buy food for healthy meals at participating stores. SNAP benefits increase household food buying power when added to the household's income.
If you do not speak English or have a disability, free language assistance and other services are available upon request. For assistance, call toll free 855-306-8959 or TTY 800-627-4720. After the recorded message, you will be connected to someone who can help you with an interpreter.
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KTAP
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Medicaid / Medicare
Kentucky Medicaid provides partial financial assistance with Medicare premiums, deductibles, or coinsurance - through the Medicare Savings Program (i.e., Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries, Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries, and Qualifying Individuals) - to certain low income Medicare beneficiaries who are not entitled to the full Medicaid benefit package.
Medicaid is a state and federal program that provides health care for eligible low-income residents, including children, families, pregnant women, the aged, and the disabled. Applying for Medicaid is easy and can be done online, by phone, or in-person.