I sympathize. Medicaid and "the system" is designed - I'm more certain of this than ever before - to get the quitters so frustrated that they quit. What I mean is that for those who aren't tenacious enough or pigheaded enough to stomp your feet and say notice me darn it, then they feel meh, you don't really need our help and we'll get busy helping someone who does.

You're going to have to find a way to go there in person. Go early in the morning and ask to speak to an "on call caseworker" - tell them that you're experiencing multiple problems applying. Above all BE NICE .... be syrupy nice. These in person places can understandably get heated. I do not envy their jobs having people scream at them for things that are beyond their personal control. So be extra sweet, compliment a necklace, a blouse, a tie.... believe me I've done it - and it works.

If you absolutely can't can't won't go in person, the only thing I can suggest is checking online to see if your state has "(nameofyourstate) benefit bank" site - what that is here in Ohio, is where places like food pantries and social service agencies can help you apply right there and then. Also, check with your local hospitals to see if they have a liasion that helps with such things. Here where I live in Toledo, Ohio, there is a H.E.L.P program (Hospital Eligibility Liason Program) ... they advocate for assistance and benefits for people (hooray!). Lastly, every state, every city usually has a United Way - Contact them!!! Usually you can call 211 or check at 2-1-1 Call Center Search to see what is available in your area.

Going in person is best, but try these other suggestions as well. Good luck!