​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​What it is

All Kentuckians need affordable, quality and easily accessible benefits for themselves and their families. kynect benefits is Kentucky’s redesigned website that makes accessing state benefits easier than ever. kynect benefits​ was designed based on input from Kentuckians, enhancing the benefits application process to be more user friendly and giving all Kentuckians access to the help they need.

Using kynect benefits, you can apply for and manage your Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (KTAP), Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) and Kentucky Integrated Health Insurance Premium Payment (KI-HIPP) program benefits on both your mobile device and computer with step-by-step guidance.

Help ​​​​with kynect benefts 

Videos and user guides are also available to help individuals navigate kynect benefits.

​​kynect benefits Micro Videos

• kynect benefits Overview Micro Video 
  
• Accessing the kynect benefits System Micro Video
• How to Create a KYID Micro Video
  
• Downloading the Multi-Factor Authentication Token Micro Video​
  
• Using the Prescreening Tool Micro Video
• Completing a Benefits Application Micro Video
• Using kynect benefits as a Resident Micro Video​
• Reporting a Change to your Information Micro Video
• How to Upload Documents Micro Video
• Using the Resident Dashboard Micro Video ​
• Addin​g a kynector, Insurance Agent or Authorized Representative Micro Video
• Using the kynector and Authorized Representative Dashboard Micro Video
• Navigating the Qualified Entity Dashboard Micro Video
• Completing a Presumptive Eligibility or Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program Application Micro Video
• Viewing the Status of a Medicaid Waiver Application or Program Micro Video
• Checking a Medicaid Waiver Applicant's Eligibility Micro Video
• Searching for a Child Care Provider Using kynect benefits Micro Video

​kynect benefits User Guides

• ​​Creating a KYID Ac​​count (PDF)
  
• Using the Prescreening Tool to Check Eligibility (PDF) 
• ​​​​​​​Completing a Benefits Application (PDF)
  
• Using kynect benefits as a Resident (PDF)
  
• Scheduling an Appointment (PDF)
  
• Rescheduling or Canceling an Appointment (PDF)
  
• Reporting a Change to Your Information (PDF)
  
• How to Upload Documents (PDF)
  
• Using the Resident Dashboard (PDF)
  
• Adding kynectors and Insurance Agents to Your Account (PDF)
  
• Adding Individual Authorized Representatives to Your Account (PDF)
  
• Adding Organizational Authorized Representatives to Your Account (PDF)
  
• Using the kynector and Authorized Representative Dashboard (PDF)
  
• Using the Qualified Entity Dashboard (PDF)
  
• Steps for Manual ID Proofing (PDF)
  
• Setting Up Your Browser for kynectors (PDF)
  
• How to Access Resident Cases for kynectors (PDF)
  
• Adding Client Case Notes (PDF)
  
• Searching for a kynector (PDF)
  
• Searching for a Resident and Exporting a Client List (PDF)
  
• Resizing a Document for Upload (PDF)
  
• Viewing, Downloading, and Requesting a Medicaid ID Card (PDF)
  
• Qualified Entity Organization Selection (PDF)
  
• Enrolling in a Qualified Health Plan with an Enrollment Manager (PDF)
  
• How to Clear Cache in a Web Browser (PDF)
  
• SNAP Mid-Review Quick Reference Guide​ (PDF)​