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KS SB225

KS SB225
Establishing the KanCare bridge to a healthy Kansas program to expand Medicaid eligibility.


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Introduced
02/09/2023
In Committee
02/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning health and healthcare; establishing the KanCare bridge to a healthy Kansas program; relating to medical assistance; expanding income limits for eligibility to 138% of the federal poverty level.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the KanCare Bridge to a Healthy Kansas program, which expands Medicaid eligibility in the state to include any adult under 65 years of age who is not pregnant and whose modified adjusted gross income does not exceed 138% of the federal poverty level, as permitted under federal law. The bill requires the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to administer and promote the program, and provides information to potential eligible individuals living in medically underserved areas of the state. The legislature expressly consents to this expansion of Medicaid eligibility through the passage of this bill.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Ways and Means (Senate)

Last Action

Senate Died in Committee (on 04/30/2024)

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