Kynect is a Kentucky state program designed to help residents access various benefits and resources. 

It serves as a one-stop shop for health coverage, including Medicaid, KCHIP (Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program), and qualified health plans through the State-Based Marketplace. It also facilitates access to food assistance (SNAP), cash assistance (KTAP), and child care assistance. 

A kynector is a state-certified, trained individual in Kentucky who helps people navigate the state’s health insurance marketplace, kynect.ky.gov, and other benefits programs like MedicaidSNAP, and CCAP. They provide unbiased assistance, help individuals understand their health coverage options, and guide them through the enrollment process. 

KIPDA’s kynect Program provides Community Outreach and Education about the KHBE and kynect health coverage. Our qualified kynectors will help anyone requesting assistance with an application for health insurance, including: Any Kentuckian who is uninsured, qualified Immigrant Populations, Refugees, and Justice Involved Persons upon Reentry to the Community

You can also go to kynect.ky.gov and use the Self-Service Portal to begin an application. Or call, 1-855-4kynect (1-855-459-6328) TTY: 800-627-4720

Need Help?

You are eligible for free help with your benefits application.

The KIPDA Kynector Team

Mia Anderson
kynect Program Manager
502-536-0197/mia.anderson@kipda.org

Narissa Simon
Data & Reporting Technician
502-714-5188/narissa.simon@kipda.org

Kynectors:

Jeanna Smith
Breckenridge, Meade, Grayson, & Hardin
502-918-1379/ jeanna.smith@kipda.org

Sharon Hill
Carroll, Henry, Oldham & Trimble
502-693-2132/ sharon.hill@kipda.org

Jefferson County

Ginny Whitt
Nelson, Washington, Marion, & Larue
502-536-0196/ ginny.whitt@kipda.org

Kacey Byczek
502-693-1490
kacey.byczek@kipda.org

Mary Beth Mullican
502-693-1588
Marybeth.mullican@kipda.org

Jennifer Mendez
502-489-4744
jennifer.mendez@louisvilleky.gov

Danielle Mack
502-416-8807
danielle.mack@louisvilleky.gov

Mohammed Abirahim
502-536-3933
somali1@kipda.org

Margaret Chege
502-693-0267
somali2@kipda.org

Arnisha Williams
502-403-5869
arnisha.williams@louisvilleky.gov