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KS HB2415

KS HB2415
Establishing the KanCare bridge to a healthy Kansas program to expand Medicaid eligibility.


summary

Introduced
02/14/2023
In Committee
04/25/2024
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 Kansas to include adults under 65 years of age who are not pregnant and have a modified adjusted gross income not exceeding 138% of the federal poverty level, as permitted under federal law. The Department of Health and Environment will administer and promote the program, with a focus on providing information to potential eligible individuals living in medically underserved areas of Kansas.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Appropriations (House)

Last Action

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

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