Lee


Cobra payments can be crazy high...here is some info

The Medical Support and Benefit Branch (MSBB) consists of the Medicaid Policy Section, the Case Processing Section and the Medicaid Technical Support Section.

Medicaid Policy Section

Develops procedural instructions for the Medicaid Program
Reviews state and federal regulations regarding Medicaid
Serves as a clearinghouse for policy clarifications
Provides technical assistance as requested by DCBS field staff
Case Processing Section

Maintains working caseload of adult guardianship cases
Determines retro medical assistance for SSI recipients
Issues emergency medical cards for SSI recipients
Distributes material and correspondence to DCBS field staff
Technical Section

Issues replacement medical cards
Issues letters confirming Medicaid eligibility
Makes KenPAC provider changes for KenPAC physicians
MSBB is responsible for developing procedural instructions and forms for the Medicaid Program. MSBB also provides technical assistance to DCBS field staff and provides information concerning the Medicaid Program and Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) for Medicaid recipients, other agencies, the general public and community organizations.

Katie Brown, Branch Manager
275 E. Main St., 3E-I
Frankfort, KY 40621
(502) 564-3440

Call them at least for Ins ...Let me do some more research for college info !! Alot of times you dont have to do medicaid they have other programs like spend downs or we have what is called family health plus ..which you pay for but alot less then cobra and we also have what is called healthy NY. I will check into more for you. But If you qualify for the MA I would take advantage of it ..like you said you worked and paid your taxes ..you are entitled in your time of need !!

Shar