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KS SB457
KS SB457Establishing the Affordable Healthcare for Kansans program to expand medicaid eligibility.
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning health and healthcare; relating to medical assistance; establishing the affordable healthcare for Kansans program; expanding income limits for eligibility to 138% of the federal poverty level.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "Affordable Healthcare for Kansans program" to expand Medicaid eligibility in Kansas, with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment responsible for its administration and promotion. The program will allow adults under 65 who are not pregnant and whose income does not exceed 138% of the federal poverty level to receive medical assistance, starting January 1, 2027, to the extent allowed by federal law, specifically referencing 42 U.S.C. § 1396a. The federal poverty level is a measure used to determine eligibility for various federal programs, and expanding eligibility to 138% of this level is a common approach to broaden access to healthcare coverage.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (Senate)
Last Action
Senate Referred to Committee on Public Health and Welfare (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb457/ |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_sb457_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/sb457_00_0000.pdf |
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