Kansas Medicaid Eligibility Requirements

This page provides general guidelines for the Kansas Medicaid eligibility requirements. This is an assistance program that provides medical coverage for low-income people of all ages. The department that handles the Medicaid program is Kansas Department of Health and Environment. If you have questions or issues about the Medicaid application or the eligibility requirements, contact the Kansas Medicaid office.


Kansas Medicaid Overview

Medicaid is for eligible persons who need help getting care and paying medical bills.


Kansas Medicaid Eligibility Requirements - Non Income

The enrollee must be a Kansas resident, and a U.S. citizen or a qualifying alien.


Documents Needed For Kansas Medicaid Application

  • Proof of income
  • Proof of pregnancy if you are pregnant
  • Proof of deductions and expenses for childcare, dependent care, elderly care, etc.
  • Proof of assets
  • Proof of health insurance if you currently have it or had it in the past
  • Proof you live in Kansas
  • Proof of Citizenship, status as U.S. National, or Immigration Status

Kansas Medicaid Benefits

It covers office visits, checkups,immunizations; inpatient and outpatient hospital services; lab and x-ray; prescription drugs,eye doctor exams and glasses;hearing services and speech, physical, and occupational therapy; dental services for children (checkups, cleanings, sealants, x-rays and fillings); inpatient and outpatient mental health services, and substance abuse services; medical transportation.


Kansas Medicaid & CHIP Eligibility Levels

Below is the modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) eligibility levels for Kansas Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Eligibility Levels - By Percentage Of Federal Poverty Level (FPL)

Medicaid Expansion Medicaid Children Separate CHIP Pregnant Women Parents Other Adults
No
Age 0-1: 166%
Age 1-5: 149%
Age 6-18: 133%
 242% Medicaid: 166%
CHIP: N/A		 33% 0%

Eligibility Levels - Individual By Monthly Income

Medicaid Expansion Medicaid Children Separate CHIP Pregnant Women Parents Other Adults
No
Age 0-1: $1,614
Age 1-5: $1,449
Age 6-18: $1,293
 $2,383 Medicaid: N/A
CHIP: N/A		 $321 $0

Eligibility Levels - Family Of Two By Monthly Income

Medicaid Expansion Medicaid Children Separate CHIP Pregnant Women Parents Other Adults
No
Age 0-1: $2,176
Age 1-5: $1,953
Age 6-18: $1,743
 $3,212 Medicaid: $2,176
CHIP: N/A		 $433 $0

Eligibility Levels - Family Of Three By Monthly Income

Medicaid Expansion Medicaid Children Separate CHIP Pregnant Women Parents Other Adults
No
Age 0-1: $2,738
Age 1-5: $2,457
Age 6-18: $2,193
 $4,040 Medicaid: $2,738
CHIP: N/A		 $544 $0

Eligibility Levels - Family Of Four By Monthly Income

Medicaid Expansion Medicaid Children Separate CHIP Pregnant Women Parents Other Adults
No
Age 0-1: $3,299
Age 1-5: $2,961
Age 6-18: $2,643
 $4,869 Medicaid: $3,299
CHIP: N/A		 $656 $0

Medicaid Eligibility

State Medicaid Office

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