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KS SB225
KS SB225Establishing the KanCare bridge to a healthy Kansas program to expand Medicaid eligibility.
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Introduced
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
In Committee
02/10/2023
02/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2024
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://kslegislature.org/li/b2023_24/measures/sb225/ |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.org/li/b2023_24/measures/documents/fisc_note_sb225_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | http://kslegislature.org/li/b2023_24/measures/documents/sb225_00_0000.pdf |
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