Bill > HB2375

This bill establishes the Healthcare Access for Working Kansans (HAWK) Act, which expands Medicaid eligibility in Kansas to adults under 65 who are not pregnant and have an income at or below 138% of the federal poverty level, starting January 1, 2026. The bill requires applicants to provide employment verification at initial and renewal applications, with several exemptions for students, parents, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and those experiencing hardship. The state will administer the expanded Medicaid coverage through a managed care delivery system, with contracts awarded based on specific criteria, including providing tiered benefit plans for individuals demonstrating healthy behaviors. The bill mandates annual reporting on cost savings and implementation outcomes, establishes a rural health advisory committee to provide recommendations on rural healthcare issues, and explicitly states that the program will not cover abortion services except when federally mandated. If the federal medical assistance percentage falls below 90%, the state will terminate coverage over a 12-month period. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for maintaining Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals and coordinating coverage transitions. The legislation aims to expand healthcare access while implementing specific accountability and oversight mechanisms to monitor the program's effectiveness and financial impact.

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

Appropriations (H)

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2375/